The national condition ratings for corn and soybeans declined over the past week, continuing to show the effects of drier than normal weather in some key U.S. growing areas.
The USDA says that as of Sunday, 62% of U.S. corn is rated good to excellent, 2% less than last week, with 94% of the crop at the dough making stage, compared to the five-year average of 89%, with 63% dented, compared to 56% on average, and 12% mature, compared to 12% on average.
