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64% of South Dakota corn, 93% of soybeans harvested

Dry conditions helped propel harvest progress in South Dakota last week.

The USDA says 64% of the state’s corn has been harvested, well ahead of the five-year average of 40%. Thirty-seven percent of the crop is in good-to-excellent condition.

Soybean harvest is 93% finished, ahead of the average pace of 74%.

Winter wheat growers have planted 96% of the crop. Sixty-two percent has emerged.

Sorghum harvest reached 68% completion last week, while the state’s sunflower harvest is 32% done.

Pasture and range conditions are rated 11% good-to-excellent.