USDA Issues Crop Progress Report: 81% Of Corn, 92% Of Soybeans Harvested

BrownfieldAgNews reports: The 2026 U.S. corn and soybean harvests got closer to the finish over the past week. Last week featured another wide range of weather for key U.S. growing areas, allowing for good progress in parts of the region, but keeping producers out of the field in other portions. The USDA says 81% of U.S. corn is harvested as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average of 86%, as the bulk of the focus remains on soybeans, which are now 92% harvested, compared to 91% on average. Variable weather has also been an issue for winter wheat. 89% of the crop is planted, just behind most recent years, and 76% has emerged, ahead of the typical rate, with 49% of winter wheat rated good to excellent, up 5% on the week. 94% of cotton bolls are opening and 71% is harvested, both faster than normal. 70% of sorghum is harvested, compared to 85% on average. The USDA's weekly national crop progress and condition numbers are scheduled to run through the end of the month.