Soybean Yield per Acre and Hectare
Average soybean yields per acre and hectare in the US, South America and Europe, yield per plant, and the main factors that raise or limit yield.
Muhammet Elma
4 November 2026
1 min read
US soybean yields average about 50–53 bushels per acre (roughly 3.4–3.6 t/ha); Brazil and Argentina average around 3–3.5 t/ha. Well-managed irrigated fields can exceed 5 t/ha (75+ bu/acre).
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Yield Factors
- Planting date: early, timely planting raises yield.
- Water during pod fill (August in the north).
- Maturity group suited to latitude.
- Weed control in the first 4–6 weeks.
- Disease and insect pressure.
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Garden Yield
A garden soybean plant typically gives 50–100 pods, about 100–200 g of edamame pods.
More Soybean Guides
- How to Grow Soybeans: The Complete Guide
- When to plant soybeans
- Soybean seeding rate and spacing
- Soybean inoculation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good soybean yield per acre?
Above 60 bushels per acre (about 4 t/ha) is considered very good.
How many soybeans per plant?
Usually 30–80 pods with 2–3 beans each.
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Muhammet Elma
TarlaTapan guides focus on practical, field-tested growing advice. Corrections and suggestions are welcome at info@tarlatapan.tr.