The condition of the U.S. corn and soybean crops are holding steady, at least for now.
As of July 17, 37% of the U.S. corn crop is silking, which is behind the five-year average of 48%, according to USDA. The crop conditions include:
- Very poor: 3%
- Poor: 8%
- Fair: 25%
- Good: 51%
- Excellent: 13%
The 64% in the good-to-excellent rating matches last week’s estimate. Last year 65% of the U.S. corn crop was at that rating.
For soybeans, 14% of the U.S. crop is setting pods, which is behind the five-year average of 19%. Soybean condition ratings include:
- Very poor: 3%
- Poor: 7%
- Fair: 29%
- Good: 51%
- Excellent: 10%
The 61% in the good-to-excellent rating is one percentage point lower than last week’s 62%. Last year 60% of the U.S. soybean crop was at that rating.
Winter wheat harvest is 70% complete, which is on target with the average pace.
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