U.S. corn and soybean harvesting ahead of last year, USDA says
USDA reports early U.S. harvesting ahead of last year and the 5-year average: corn 13% harvested and soybeans 12% complete, with corn 3 points and soybeans 4 points ahead of the same time last year.
S. harvesting is running ahead of the pace seen at this time last year and above the 5-year average. Corn is 13% harvested, according to the government, with soybeans 12% complete. Corn is 3 points ahead of this time last year, while soybeans are 4 points ahead of last year’s pace.