Here’s Where Corn Harvest Typically Stands in Late October: A State-by-State Look

An estimated 72% of the corn crop has been harvested nationwide, but how is corn harvest progressing in each of the top 18 corn-growing states?

By this point in the growing season, most top states are at least halfway done. Although the USDA hasn’t released a Crop Progress report for a month, five-year averages from the department’s report a year ago provide a benchmark for harvest progress in each state.

Less Than Halfway

For four of the top corn-growing states, five-year averages for corn harvest progress were less than 50% as of the week that ended Oct. 27, 2024. Progress spanned from 35–44% complete.

• Michigan: 35%
• Wisconsin: 35%
• Ohio: 38%
• Pennsylvania: 44%

Between Halfway and 75%

For eight of the top corn-growing states, five-year averages for corn harvest progress were between 50% and 75% as of the week that ended Oct. 27, 2024. Progress spanned from 52–73% complete.

• North Dakota: 52%
• Indiana: 58%
• Colorado: 59%
• South Dakota: 59%
• Iowa: 63%
• Minnesota: 63%
• Nebraska: 67%
• Illinois: 73%

Between 75% and Done

For the remaining six top corn-growing states, five-year averages for corn harvest progress were more than 75% as of the week that ended Oct. 27, 2024. Progress spanned from 77–96% complete.

• Missouri: 77% 
• Kansas: 84% 
• Kentucky: 87%
• Texas: 91%
• Tennessee: 93%
• North Carolina: 96%