USA: Harvest wrapping up, 84% of corn, 91% of beans harvested

The finish line is in sight for this year's U.S. corn and soybean harvests.
As of Sunday, 84% of corn is harvested, compared to 97% this time last year and the five year average of 79%, while 91% of soybeans are harvested, compared to 95% a year ago and 92% on average.
95% of winter wheat is planted, compared to 94% last year and 93% on average, with 84% emerged, compared to 78% a year ago and 80% on average. 65% of winter wheat is in good to excellent condition, up 2% on the week and 29% more than last year.

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