September 11, 2012

Minnesota's corn, soy output gets off to an early start

Minnesota's corn and soy harvests are getting ahead of schedule with 2% harvested as of Sunday (Sep 9).

The USDA says in its weekly crop weather report Monday (Sep 10) that Minnesota's corn and soy crops were 2% harvested as of Sunday, compared with 0% for the five-year average.

Other harvest progress in the report include potatoes at 37%, sweet corn at 88%, dry beans at 49%, and sugar beets at 10% complete, all ahead of their averages. The rapeseed harvest was nearly complete at 99% harvested.

Crop development continues ahead of average for corn and soy, while their condition ratings are little changed from last week.

Rainfall was generally below average last week while temperatures were above normal. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 69% short or very short.