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U.S. corn, soybean condition ratings decline

 

The USDA reports U.S. corn and soybean condition ratings declined over the past week following another round of very wet weather in some key growing areas.

As of Sunday, 68% of corn is in good to excellent condition, down 3% on the week. 4% of the crop is silking, compared to the five year average of 8%.

94% of soybeans are planted, 89% has emerged, and 8% are blooming, all a little bit slower than normal. 63% of soybeans are in good to excellent shape, 2% less than last week.

38% of winter wheat is harvested, up sharply on the week, but behind the usual pace, and 41% is rated good to excellent, unchanged from a week ago.

49% of spring wheat has headed, way ahead of average, and 72% of the crop is called good to excellent, up 1% on the week.

The condition rating for pastures and rangelands held at 65% good to excellent.