Soybean and cotton harvest kick off in Missouri

Soybean and cotton harvest kick off in Missouri

Soybean and cotton harvest both kicked off in Missouri last week as corn and rice harvest continue.  

The USDA reports as of Sunday, 3% of soybeans are harvested, compared to the 5-year average of 4%. 45% of the crop is dropping leaves with 47% rated good to excellent.

Cotton harvest is 2% complete, compared to 5% on average. 66% of the crop is opening bolls and 52% is considered good.

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