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U.S. soybean crop rating holds

 

This year’s U.S. corn and soybean crops continue to develop close to average.

As of Sunday, 92% of corn is at the dough making stage, compared to the five year average of 90%, and 60% has dented, matching the usual pace. 9% of the crop has reached maturity, compared to 15% on average. 68% of corn is rated good to excellent, down 1% on the week.

93% of soybeans are at the pod setting stage, compared to 95% normally this time of year, and 9% are dropping leaves, compared to 7% on average. 63% of soybeans are in good to excellent shape, steady with last week.

88% of the spring wheat crop is harvested, well ahead of the five year average of 62%.

50% of U.S. pastures and rangelands are in good to excellent condition, 2% less than a week ago.