Mid-July Crop Update: Development Trails Slightly, But Condition Ratings Remain Strong
The USDA’s July 13 Crop Progress report confirms that development across corn and soybeans is slightly behind average, while crop condition ratings remain historically strong. Spring wheat continues to show regional disparity, especially in Montana. Here’s a breakdown of where the nation’s major row crops stand as we move deeper into July.
🌽 Corn Progress & Conditions
Nationally, 34% of the corn crop has reached the silking stage, up from 15% last week but still behind the 5-year average of 39%. Only 5% of the crop has reached the dough stage, matching last year and trailing the 5-year average of 7%.
Despite the slower phenological progress, crop conditions remain strong. As of July 13, 74% of the U.S. corn crop is rated Good to Excellent, with just 5% rated Poor or Very Poor.
- Excellent: 17%
- Good: 57%
- Fair: 21%
- Poor: 4%
- Very Poor: 1%
🫘 Soybean Progress & Conditions
Soybean development continues at a moderate pace. 47% of the crop is blooming, near the 5-year average of 49%. 14% of soybeans are setting pods, behind the 5-year average of 17%.
Conditions remain solid with 70% of the crop rated Good to Excellent, and just 5% in Poor or Very Poor shape.
- Excellent: 12%
- Good: 58%
- Fair: 25%
- Poor: 4%
- Very Poor: 1%
🌾 Spring Wheat Conditions
75% of the spring wheat crop has headed, nearly in line with the 5-year average (78%). Northern states like Minnesota and North Dakota are nearly complete, while Montana lags behind at 68%.
- Excellent: 26%
- Good: 58%
- Fair: 12%
- Poor: 3%
- Very Poor: 1%
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