BrownfieldAgNews reports:
The U.S. corn and soybean harvests stayed ahead of average last week. That followed a dry week in much of the region, with this week’s delays in some areas showing up in next week’s numbers.
The USDA says 14% of U.S. corn is harvested, compared to the five-year average of 11%, with 92% of the crop dented, 61% mature, and 65% rated good to excellent, unchanged on the week.
13% of U.S. soybeans are harvested, compared to 8% on average, and 65% are dropping leaves, with the good to excellent rating holding steady at 64%.
25% of winter wheat has been planted and 4% has emerged, both close to normal.
96% of spring wheat is harvested, just ahead of the typical pace.
14% of cotton is harvested, compared to 12% on average, with 63% of bolls opening and 37% of the crop called good to excellent, down 2%.
71% of rice is harvested, compared to 56% most years.
29% of sorghum is harvested, compared to 27% usually in late September, with 92% coloring, 62% mature, and 44% of the crop in good to excellent shape, matching the previous week.
25% of U.S. pastures and rangelands are reported as good to excellent, 2% less than a week ago.
