68% of U.S. corn, soybeans rated good to excellent

The USDA’s national corn and soybean condition ratings improved slightly last week, as heavy rainfall aided late crop development in some areas, but likely caused damage in others.

As of Sunday, the USDA says 68% of U.S. corn is in good to excellent condition, up 1% on the week and 7% on the year, with 86% of the crop dented, 35% mature, and 5% harvested, all ahead of their respective five-year averages of 75%, 21%, and 3%.

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