The USDA released its 27th Crop Progress report of the 2024 growing season on September 30. Here’s a look at the most recent corn, soy, and wheat numbers based on that date.
Corn crop progress
According to the report, 96% of the 2024 corn crop in the top 18 corn-growing states had reached the dent growth stage. This was up from 92% the week prior and slightly ahead of the five-year average 95%.
The USDA said across all the top 18 growing states, 75% of the corn crop had reached maturity. This was up from 61% the week prior and ahead of the five-year average 70%.
USDA said across all the top growing states, 21% of the crop was harvested. This was up from 14% a week prior and ahead of the five-year average 18%.
The condition of the corn crop in the top growing states, as of September 29, was as follows:
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2024 Corn crop condition
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Sept. 29
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Sept. 22
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Good/excellent
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64%
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65%
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Fair
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24%
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23%
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Poor/very poor
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12%
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12%
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Soybean crop progress
The USDA said 81% of the soybean crop in the top 18 growing states was dropping leaves. This was up from 65% the week prior and ahead of the five-year average 73%.
Across all the top growing states, 26% of the crop was harvested. This was up from 13% the week prior and ahead of the five-year average 18%.
According to the report, the condition of the soybean crop in the top growing states was as follows:
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2024 Soybean crop condition
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Sept. 29
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Sept. 22
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Good/excellent
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64%
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64%
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Fair
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25%
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25%
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Poor/very poor
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11%
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11%
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Winter wheat progress
According to the report, 39% of winter wheat across all the top 18 growing states was planted as of September 29. This was up from 25% the week prior and slightly ahead of the five-year average 38%.
The USDA said 14% of winter wheat across 14 of the top growing states was out of the ground as of September 29. That was up from 4% the week prior and slightly ahead of the five-year average 13%.
EDITOR’S TAKE:
Corn, soybean and wheat crops all seem to be progressing ahead of schedule while maintaining quality. It is still too soon to tell whether it will be a large crop or if the hurricane and drought in some production areas will have a significant impact on overall crop size. A smaller crop could help prices improve. Farmers will be anxious to complete harvest and start planning for 2025. However, as their busy harvest season continues, many will still take time to search for that new or qualified used truck on their mobile phones while working in the fields. So, be sure to list your inventory on AgTruckTrader.com®.
