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35% of Kansas corn, 9% of soybeans harvested

Kansas farmers are making good progress on this year’s corn harvest.

The USDA says 35% of the state’s corn crop has been harvested, ahead of the 29% five-year-average.

Soybeans are 9% harvested in the state, ahead of 3% last year. Fifty-three percent of the crop is dropping leaves.

Winter wheat is 19% planted, behind the average pace of 23%.

Pasture and range conditions are rated 10% good-to-excellent.