As of October 18, winter wheat planting was 63% complete vs. 51% last week and 69% average. Winter wheat emerged was at 39% vs. 27% last week and 43% average.
As of October 18, mature corn was at 95% vs. 91% last week and 96% average. Corn harvested was 44% complete vs. 33% last week and 52% average. Corn’s crop condition rating was unchanged at 56% g/e, 27% fair, and 17% p/vp.
As of October 18, soybeans dropping leaves were at 96% vs. 92% last week and 97% average. Harvest was 64% complete vs. 46% last week and 65% average.
As of October 18, North Dakota’s sunflowers turning brown were at 89% vs. 85% last week and 89% average. Sunflower harvest was at 31% complete vs. 22% last week and 24% average. ND’s sunflower crop rating was unchanged at 44% g/e, 44% fair, and 12% p/vp.
