Nov. 17: U.S. #corn was 76% harvested, up from 66% last week but slightly below trade expectations for 77%. Five-year avg is 92%. That makes #harvest19 the third slowest harvest on record since 1981. Slower on Nov. 17: 2009 58% 1992 62% Slightly faster: 1985 78% 2008 80%
#Harvest19 progress, Nov. 17, #corn (5yr avg):
Illinois 80% (97%)
Indiana 80% (91%)
Iowa 77% (93%)
Michigan 39% (75%)
Minnesota 77% (94%)
Missouri 85% (96%)
Nebraska 85% (91%)
North Dakota 23% (85%)
Ohio 75% (87%)
South Dakota 53% (91%)
Wisconsin 44% (77%)
#Soybeans were 91% harvested on Nov. 17, up from 85% last week. Trade expected 91%. Five-year avg is 95%, last year and 2009 were also just about 91% complete on Nov. 17. #harvest19
#Harvest19 progress, Nov. 17, #soybeans (5yr avg):
Illinois 92% (98%)
Indiana 91% (95%)
Iowa 95% (98%)
Michigan 76% (91%)
Minnesota 97% (99%)
Missouri 83% (89%)
Nebraska 99% (99%)
North Dakota 84% (98%)
Ohio 90% (95%)
South Dakota 95% (99%)
Wisconsin 77% (95%)