The USDA says corn harvest advanced last week, while soybean harvest activity is now slower than normal. Weather was mixed in the Midwest and Plains, including heavy late week precipitation in parts of the region.
As of Sunday, 74% of U.S. corn is harvested, compared to 66% both a week ago and for the four-week average.
79% of soybeans are harvested, compared to 73% last week and 81% on average.
87% of winter wheat is planted, compared to the usual rate of 86%, and 67% has emerged, compared to 68% on average, with 45% of the crop rated good to excellent, down 1% on the week.
