Crop Conditions
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The crop is drying down rapidly, given the weather conditions across much of the country. Agronomists are concerned farmers will combine fields too late and advise starting at 13% moisture or even higher.
Dry weather across portions of the country are impacting conditions.
Conditions declined but still remain stronger than last year
Corn and soybean acres impacted by drought increased this week
Small increases in beans and spring wheat, corn down less than a point
Significant increase in dry conditions for Arkansas
Conditions remain relatively good for early August
Corn and soybean acres impacted by drought have declined every week since late May
USDA national corn ratings unchanged