The USDA released updated crop progress numbers on Monday. The featured map displays the statewide corn harvest progress along with the departure from long term average for approximately this time of year. Iowa and North Dakota are shown the furthest behind schedule. About half of Iowa's corn would normally have been harvested by now, but a late growing season and wet conditions have lead to delays. A very late harvest of the soybean crop has also delayed the corn harvest as farmers typically harvest the beans first. Our current weather and near term forecast look to help the progress tremendously as most will stay dry with very mild temperatures.

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