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93% of U.S. corn, 96% of soybeans harvested

The U.S. corn and soybean harvests got closer to the finish over the past week.

Weather in most key U.S. growing areas last week was conducive to harvest activity, but snow and bitterly cold temperatures this week in parts of Midwest and Plains might mean that some corn and beans could stay in the field until spring.

The USDA says that as of Sunday 93% of corn is harvested, compared to the five-year average of 85%, with 96% of soybeans harvested, compared to 91% on average.

96% of the U.S. winter wheat crop is planted, compared to the normal rate of 93%, and 81% has emerged, matching the usual pace, with 32% of the crop rated good to excellent, up 2% on the week, but down 14% on the year.

71% of cotton is harvested, compared to 63% on average.

The USDA’s next set of production numbers is out December 9^th.