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30% of U.S. corn, 47% of soybeans harvested

The U.S. corn and soybean harvests continued to advance last week. That followed a generally dry week in much of the Midwest and Plains, with most of those regions expected to stay dry into mid-month.

The USDA says 30% of corn is harvested, compared to the five-year average of 27%, with 87% of the crop mature and 64% rated good to excellent, unchanged on the week.

47% of soybeans are harvested, compared to 37% on average, with 90% of the crop dropping leaves and 63% called good to excellent, down 1%.

51% of winter wheat is planted and 25% has emerged, both close to normal.

26% of cotton is harvested, compared to 22% most years at this time, with 82% of bolls opening and 29% of the crop in good to excellent shape, down 2%.

86% of rice is harvested, compared to the usual rate of 77%.

43% of sorghum is harvested, compared to the typical pace of 40%, with 80% of the crop mature and 45% in good to excellent condition, steady with last week.

25% of U.S. pastures and rangelands are reported as good to excellent, 1% less than a week ago.

The USDA’s national crop progress and condition reports run through the end of November.