Iowa’s Corn Condition Very Strong, While Minnesota’s Drops Again in Weekly USDA Crop Progress Report

The latest USDA Crop Progress report shows corn development moving along quickly in Minnesota and Iowa.

In Minnesota, 95% of the corn crop has reached the dough stage, 68% is dented and 9% is mature.  Sixty two percent of Minnesota corn is rated good to excellent.

In Iowa, 94% of corn has reached the dough stage, 68% is dented and 6% is mature.  Iowa’s corn condition is stronger, with 77% rated good to excellent.

For soybeans, 97% are setting pods in Minnesota and 93% in Iowa.  Minnesota Soybeans are rated 57% good to excellent, compared with 77% in Iowa.