This afternoon, USDA released its weekly crop report and overall crop conditions continue to deteriorate as weather in various ag regions remains tough on yields.
The agency reported 52% of the corn crop is in "good" or "excellent" condition, down from last week's 54%, as well as last year's 69%. Soybeans
While prices for corn, soybeans and wheat all declined last week, they all remain above historical levels.
Corn prices declined 1% last week, but are 65% above year-ago levels, while soybean prices were off 2% last week, but are up 35% year-over-yar. Wheat prices declined 5% over the past week, but are up 2% year-over-year.
Crop Progress
Current Week |
Last Year | 5-Year Avg. | |
Corn (% Mature | 18% | 31% | 20% |
Soybeans (% Dropping Leaves) | 6% | 17% | 13% |
Spring Wheat (% Harvested) | 68% | 74% | 39% |
Winter Wheat (% Harvested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Percent of Crop in "Good" or "Excellent" Condition
Current Week (Aug. 1) |
Last Year | 5-Year Avg. | |
Corn (% Mature | 52% | 54% | 69% |
Soybeans (% Dropping Leaves) | 56% | 57% | 64% |
Spring Wheat (% Harvested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Winter Wheat (% Harvested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |