As of October 25, winter wheat planting was 76% complete vs. 63% last week and 77% average. Winter wheat emerged was at 53% vs. 39% last week and 54% average.
As of October 25, corn harvest was 60% complete vs. 44% last week and 66% average. Corn’s crop condition rating was unchanged at 56% g/e, 26% fair, and 18% p/vp.
As of October 25, soybean harvest was 79% complete vs. 64% last week and 77% average.
As of October 25, North Dakota’s sunflowers turning brown were at 96% vs. 89% last week and 94% average. Sunflower harvest was at 46% complete vs. 31% last week and 40% average. ND’s sunflower crop rating dropped 4% to 40% g/e, 45% fair, and 15% p/vp.
