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62% of U.S. soybeans, 42% of corn harvested

The USDA reports late U.S. corn and soybean development is slightly ahead of average.

As of Sunday, 94% of corn has reached maturity, compared to the five year average of 91%, and 42% is harvested, just a little bit behind the normal pace. 68% of corn is in good to excellent condition, unchanged on the week.

92% of soybeans are dropping leaves, compared to 91% on average, and 62% is harvested, compared to 54% typically this time of year. 64% of the crop is rated good to excellent, steady with a week ago.

64% of winter wheat is planted and 33% has emerged, both slightly slower than normal.

43% of U.S. pastures and rangelands are called good to excellent, down 1% from last week.