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Michigan corn conditions improve week to week

The USDA says corn conditions improved in Michigan over the last week.

Monday’s crop progress report says the state’s corn crop is rated 57% good to excellent as of Sunday, up five percentage points from the previous week. Ninety-six percent of the crop has emerged, in line with the five-year average.

Soybean condition ratings declined slightly in the state. As of Sunday, Michigan soybeans were rated 45% good to excellent, down 3% from last week. Ninety-one percent of the crop has emerged and 2% is blooming.

The state’s winter wheat harvest is 1% complete while 92% of the crop has headed.