The United States Department of Agriculture Crop Progress Report said that the U.S. corn crop is near completely emerged and looking well.
According to the report 98 percent of the U.S. corn crop is emerged which is four percent more than last year and one percent more than the five-year average. The biggest drop in corn rates was in Ohio (a five percent drop) and Nebraska (a four percent drop). Overall the good/excellent rating is at 76 percent for the quality of the corn.
While corn is emerging above expectations, soy beans are also looking good. 91 percent of the crop has been planted which is six percent higher than last year and a percent higher than the five-year average. The crop is rated at 73 percent for good/excellent quality. The states furthest behind in soy bean planting is Kansas, Indiana, Ohio and Missouri according to the report.
Wheat crops are also looking good with a 86 percent good/excellent quality. 97 percent of the crop has emerged which is six percent more than last year and one percent less than the five-year average.
Experts believe that overall the report is in favor of wheat crops despite all numbers showing positive situations.
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