Minnesota and Iowa crops remain in good condition as the growing season moves into a critical stage, according to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Crop Progress report for the week ending June 28th.
In Minnesota, 3% of the corn crop had reached the silking stage, slightly ahead of the five year average of 1%. The state’s corn condition also remained strong, with 80% rated good to excellent. Just 4% of the crop was rated poor or very poor.
Iowa corn was 1% silked, in line with the state’s five year average. Crop conditions were also favorable, with 78% rated good to excellent. Only 5% was rated poor or very poor.
Soybean development also continued to advance in both states.
In Minnesota, 99% of soybeans had emerged, compared with the five year average of 98%. About 16% of the crop was blooming, ahead of the five year average of 13%, while 1% had begun setting pods. Soybean condition remained strong, with 78% rated good to excellent and just 4 % rated poor or very poor.
Iowa soybeans were also 99% emerged, matching last year and ahead of the five year average of 98%. Blooming reached 18%, above the five year average of 16%, while 1% of the crop had begun setting pods, matching the historical average. Iowa’s soybean crop was rated 75% good to excellent, with 6% poor to very poor.
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