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89% of U.S. corn, 94% of soybeans harvested

The 2014 U.S. corn and soybean harvests are close to the finish line.

As of Sunday, 89% of corn is harvested, compared to 90% this time last year and the five year average of 88%. 94% of soybeans are harvested, even with the year ago pace and slightly behind the average of 96%.

Winter wheat is 95% planted, compared to 97% on average, and 87% has emerged, compared to 84% on average. 60% of winter wheat is rated good to excellent, unchanged on the week.