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Key Points
- Six weeks without data: USDA’s Crop Progress report was not released today due to the ongoing government shutdown, marking the sixth missed report.
- Harvest nearly wrapped up: According to private estimates, corn harvest reached about 92% and soybean harvest reached 96% nationwide by Sunday.
- Winter wheat estimates: Planting progress was estimated at 95%, with 52% of the crop estimated to be in good/excellent shape.
The USDA was expected to publish the 32nd Crop Progress report of the growing season today, but the report was not published for the sixth week in a row because of the continued government shutdown.
The shutdown affected all four expected October reports from USDA, and has now affected two in November. Just two more reports are anticipated after today for the 2025 season, with the last expected Nov. 24, 2025.
In lieu of official data from USDA, here are estimates of corn and soybean harvest, along with estimates of the U.S. winter wheat crop progress and condition.
Corn
U.S. corn harvest reached an estimated 92% the week ending Nov. 9, based on a poll conducted by Reuters. Estimates by nine analysts polled ranged from 89–97%.
Historical Progress
About this time last year, USDA reported 95% of the corn crop had been harvested, although the five-year average was just 84% at the time.
Soybeans
The average estimate for U.S. soybean harvest as of Nov. 9 was 96%, according to the Reuters poll. Analyst estimates ranged from 94–99%.
Historical Progress
About this time last year, USDA reported 96% of the soybean crop had been harvested, but the five-year average was just 91% at the time.
Winter Wheat
U.S. winter wheat planting progress was estimated at 95%, according to the Reuters poll. Analyst estimates ranged from 93–96%. The condition of the crop was estimated to be 52% good/excellent, with estimates ranging from 51–54%.
Historical Progress and Condition
About this time last year, USDA reported 91% of the winter wheat crop had been planted, but the five-year average was 93% at the time. The condition of the crop at the time was 44% good/excellent.
