50% of U.S. corn, 51% of soybeans good to excellent

Another round of mostly hot, dry weather last week had an impact on U.S. corn and soybean condition ratings. Parts of the Midwest and Plains did receive some rainfall this past weekend, but it missed some of the drier growing areas, and while there is some rain in the forecast this week, coverage and totals are uncertain.

The USDA says 50% of U.S. corn is good to excellent, a decline of 5% on the week, with 4% of the crop silking, matching the five-year average.

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