USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Nationwide, corn was 93% planted, and the crop was rated 67% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, May 31. Soybean planting reached 87% complete with the crop rated 66% in good-to-excellent condition. Winter wheat conditions were rated 26% good to excellent and spring wheat conditions were rated 47% good to excellent, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop Progress report released on Monday.
Top Beef States See Pasture Improvement
Rainfall improved pasture conditions in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado, while Nebraska remains 80% very poor to poor due to drought and wildfires. Relief is expected midweek across drier Plains states.
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