Every year, the corn progress in the U.S. captivates farmers, given its economic significance to their own farms as well as to the country. The USDA Crop Progress report is vital in presenting this data.
In the recent update ending August 13, most top corn-growing states showed dented corn progress. North Dakota's corn denting was reported at 1%, matching last year's pace. Although it lagged the five-year average by a slight 2%, a majority, 63% of its corn, was rated in excellent/good condition. 30% rated fair, with a mere 7% facing poor conditions.
Comparing with North Dakota, other states also reported their progress:
Indiana Noted 2% corn denting, lagging both last year's figure and the five-year average. A majority, 67%, of its corn received an excellent/good rating. Ohio had 2% of its corn dented. It too was behind the average and last year's figures, but 76% of its corn was considered in great shape.
Michigan reported 2% of its corn dented, trailing last year and the five-year average. More than half, 54%, of its corn is in excellent/good condition. This state recorded 1% corn denting, slightly behind its usual pace. But 55% of its corn still stands in excellent/good condition.
Interestingly, Pennsylvania stood out as the only state with no dented corn reported. On a national scale, 18% of corn had dented, which lines up with the five-year average and outpaces the previous year by 3%.
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