The latest weekly crop report for Minnesota looks familiar.

USDA says while some parts of the state received beneficial moisture, dry and hot conditions left most areas in need of rain.

Topsoil and subsoil moisture levels are both rated 84 percent short to very short.

Corn condition ratings declined slightly to 35 percent good to excellent, with corn dented at 13 percent.  Reports of corn being chopped for silage are also coming in.

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