Corn and Soybean Crop Conditions Hold Steady

The condition of the U.S. corn and soybean crops are holding steady, at least for now. 
The condition of the U.S. corn and soybean crops are holding steady, at least for now. 
(AgWeb, Data: USDA)

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. 

How do your crops look? Share your crop report with AgWeb’s Crop Comments.
 

 

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