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unchanged from Sept. 1, but well above last year’s yield of 28 bushels. The previous record yield was 29.5 bushels set in 1984. Virginia’s soybean production in 1989 is expected to total 16.8 million bushels, eight percent above 1988.

Soybean harvest should be in full swing by the end of October. The U.S. soybean production is forecast at 1.93 billion bushels, up two percent from the September 1 forecast and 24 percent above 1988.

Hay yields in Virginia are expected to reach record high levels due to the excellent growth promoted by consistent rains throughout the spring and summer months. Hay crop yields are forecast to aver

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