As of November 3, the U.S. corn and soybean harvests are nearing completion, with less than 10% of crops remaining in the fields. The USDA reported that 91% of the corn crop is harvested, significantly ahead of last year’s 78% and the five-year average of 52%. Key states like Illinois and Minnesota report harvests at 95% completion, while Iowa and Missouri follow closely at 92% and 91%, respectively. The soybean harvest is also progressing, reaching 94% completion, surpassing last year’s 89% and the five-year average of 85%. Minnesota has finished its soybean harvest, with Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota all at 98% complete.
In winter wheat planting, 87% is complete nationally, slightly behind last year’s pace of 88% and the five-year average of 89%. Kansas leads with 94% planted, while Oklahoma and Texas lag behind their averages. As of the latest report, 66% of the winter wheat has emerged, which is below last year’s 72%. Struggling states include Montana, Texas, and Oklahoma, where conditions are notably poor.
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