National corn and soybean condition ratings declined slightly over the past week. 

The USDA says 67% of U.S. corn is in good to excellent shape, down 1% on the week, with 9% of the crop silking, compared to the five-year average of 6%.

65% of soybeans are good to excellent, also a dip of 1%, with 19% blooming, and 4% at the pod setting stage, all ahead of average.

48% of U.S. winter wheat is harvested, faster than most recent years.

59% of spring wheat is rated good to excellent, an improvement of 5%, with 32% headed.

34% of U.S. pastures and rangelands are good to excellent, 1% more than the previous week.

The USDA’s weekly national crop progress and condition numbers run through the end of November.