The U.S. corn and soybean harvests have pulled ahead of average. That is thanks to a generally dry pattern in much of the Midwest and Plains last week along with cool to seasonal temperatures in much of the region.
The USDA says that as of Sunday, 31% of U.S. corn is harvested, compared to the five-year average of 30%, with 87% of the crop mature, compared to 87% on average, and 54% rated good to excellent, up 2% on the week.
