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U.S. corn rating a little bit above a year ago

The USDA’s first condition rating of the season for the 2021 U.S. corn crop is slightly better than the first rating for 2020. That could change as the month goes on with forecasts for drier and warmer conditions in parts of the Midwest and Plains.

As of Sunday, 76% of U.S. corn is in good to excellent condition, up 2% from last year, with 95% of the crop planted, compared to the five-year average of 87%, and 81% emerged, compared to 70% on average.

84% of U.S. soybeans are planted, compared to 67% on average, with 62% emerged, compared to the normal rate of 42%.

48% of winter wheat is called good to excellent, up 1% on the week, but down 3% from a year ago, with 79% headed, compared to 78% on average.

43% of spring wheat is in good to excellent shape, 2% less than the prior week and 37% under this time last year, with 97% of the crop planted and 80% emerged, both ahead of the usual early June paces.

43% of cotton is rated good to excellent, 1% under a year ago, with 64% planted and 6% squaring, both 1% behind average.

74% of rice is in good to excellent condition, 3% above the week before and 5% more than a year ago, with 86% of the crop emerged, compared to 83% typically this time of year.

31% of U.S. pastures and rangelands are called good to excellent, an increase of 3% on the week, but a decrease of 20% on the year.

The USDA’s next set of production numbers is out June 10^th, with final 2021 planted area totals scheduled for June 30^th.