Condition ratings for U.S. crops were pushed lower by recent hot, dry weather in the Midwest and Plains.
The USDA says that as of Sunday, 68% of the U.S. corn crop is in good to excellent condition, down 4% on the week and 3% on the year, with 96% of the crop emerged, compared to the five-year average of 91%.
62% of soybeans are called good to excellent, a decrease of 5% from last week and 10% from last year, with 94% of U.S.
