Source: Michael Fielding, MEATINGPLACE, 8/30/11

USDA has reported that 54 percent of the U.S. corn crop was in good or excellent condition in the week ended Aug. 28 compared to 57 percent the previous week and 70 percent a year ago at this time.

In its weekly Crop Progress report, USDA rated 19 percent of the corn crop in poor or very poor condition, compared to 17 percent the previous week and 10 percent at this time last year.

Soybeans
USDA reported 57 percent of the U.S. soybean crop was in good or excellent condition in the week ended Aug. 28 compared to 59 percent the previous week and 64 percent a year ago at this time.
USDA rated 15 percent of the soybean crop in poor or very poor condition, compared to 14 percent the previous week and 12 percent at this time last year.

Pastures
USDA rated 36 percent of U.S. pastures in good or excellent condition, compared to 37 percent a week ago and 48 percent a year ago. The agency rated 40 percent of U.S. pastures in poor or very poor condition compared to 39 percent a week ago and 21 percent a year ago.

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