The USDA comes out with these yield forecasts for the nation in regards to how much commodities the U.S will produce. They usually make the commodity markets somersault. Iowa’s yield forecast is in red, and surprisingly we are the nations largest producer of corn and soybeans. So the next time you take a bite of steak, a spoonful of cereal, a chicken leg, or some stirfry made with corn or vegetable oil, think of us farmers in Iowa!