The USDA Crop Progress Report, released earlier this week, offered the first soybean condition ratings of the season. While it’s early in the growing season, the numbers provide a valuable snapshot of how the crop is currently shaping up across major soybean production states.
Only five states failed to surpass a combined “good” and “excellent” rating of 60%. Illinois reported 59% of its soybean crop in good or excellent condition, Michigan came in at 54%, North Dakota reported 58%, and both Ohio and South Dakota landed at an even 50%.
