 But I would think the soybeans are on track for a trendline type of yield. Now, I do think the acreage harvested is going to be down. A clearer picture of the U.S. corn and soybean crop will be known later this year, with USDA expected to start releasing prevent plant estimates in August. A biofuels market specialist says demand has been increasing for biomass-based diesel. Paul Nace with Chevron Renewable Energy Group says new production capacity has been coming online.