The USDA’s condition ratings for corn and soybeans dipped slightly last week. After a too wet start to the planting season, development conditions have turned too dry in some key U.S. growing areas.
As of Sunday, 95% of U.S. corn is silking, compared to the five-year average of 99%, with 55% at the dough making stage, compared to 76% on average, and 15% has dented, half of the typical pace. 56% of the crop is rated good to excellent, down 1% on the week and 12% below a year ago.
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