The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending October 15th.
In Minnesota, the corn crop was 98% mature. Corn harvested for grain reached 45% and moisture content at harvest averaged 19%. Corn condition was 40% good to excellent.
In Iowa, the USDA says 99% of the corn crop had reached maturity. Corn harvested for grain reached 42% complete and moisture content at harvest averaged 17%. Corn condition was 51% good to excellent.
Minnesota’s soybeans harvested reached 76%, while in Iowa, soybeans were at 74% harvested.