Rain and frost affected Minnesota crops last week. USDA reporters say crop maturity was slowed in the southern part of the state, while most parts of Minnesota had a heavy frost.
Ninety-five percent of Minnesota’s corn is dented, about two weeks ahead of average. Forty-five percent of the corn is mature with the condition dropping to 76% listed good to excellent. The corn silage harvest is 66% finished.
Eighty-five percent of the state’s soybeans are turning color with 41% dropping leaves. That’s about 3 days ahead of average. Seventy-seven percent of Minnesota’s soybeans are rated good to excellent.
The spring wheat harvest is 97% finished. Eighty-five percent of the dry beans are dropping leaves, and 20% of the harvest is in. Sunflowers are at their best condition of the year with 82% in the good to excellent category.
