Crop Conditions
USDA’s condition ratings of corn, soybeans, and cotton are final for the year
Changes were minor as harvest of the crop continued
USDA’s good-to-excellent ratings for corn rise unexpectedly after hitting lows of the crop season
U.S. corn ratings are at their lowest for the year
Early harvest progress also shows major disparity across states
The late season decline has kept ratings below year-ago levels
The improvement in ratings is the first since early July
USDA also begins tracking national corn harvest progress
The late summer slide has pushed conditions below recent historical averages
Soybeans and wheat also saw declines this week