Corn, Soybeans Ahead of Schedule

The USDA reported that as of Sunday, 59% of U.S. corn is harvested, which is slightly ahead of the 54% five-year average.

Seventy-seven percent of soybeans are harvested, compared to 68% typically for this time of year; 96% are dropping leaves, matching the normal pace.

Winter wheat is slightly behind last year, with 76% planted and 49% emerged. S