Harvest Back On Track, Catches Up To Five Year Average

As of last week, 98% of corn has reached maturity, compared to 100% this time last year and the five year average of 97%, while 59% is harvested, compared to 91% a year ago and 62% on average. 62% of U.S. corn is in good to excellent condition, up 2% on the week.

Ninety-eight percent of soybeans are dropping leaves, compared to 99% both last year and on average, and 77% is harvested, compared to 86% a year ago and 77% on average.

Eighty-six percent of winter wheat is planted, compared to 87% last year and 85% on average, while 65% has emerged, compared to 61% a year ago and 64% on average. 61% of winter wheat is rated good to excellent, down 4% on the week.

Thirty-eight percent of U.S. pastures and rangelands are in good to excellent shape, compared to 40% a week ago and 21% a year ago.