The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistic Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending September 24th.
In Minnesota, corn in the dent stage was 97% and the crop was 80% mature. Corn harvest for grain reached 11% and moisture content at harvest averaged 22%. Corn condition was 40% good to excellent.
Eighty three percent of Iowa’s corn crop has reached maturity. Corn harvested for grain reached 9% and moisture content at harvest averaged 21%. Corn condition was 50% good to excellent.
Minnesota’s soybeans turning color were at 95%, with 81% dropping leaves. Harvest progress reached 19%. Soybean condition was 44% good to excellent.
In Iowa, soybeans turning color was 95%, with 75% of leaves dropping and 11% harvested. Soybean condition was 47% good to excellent.