The U.S. soybean and corn harvests are nearing completion, while winter wheat conditions remain unchanged from the previous week, according to a Reuters analyst survey released Monday.
Analysts reported that the soybean harvest reached 96% completion by Sunday, with corn following closely at 92%. Farmers are wrapping up what is expected to be the largest corn crop in U.S. history, alongside a robust soybean yield.
As the world’s leading corn exporter and the second-largest soybean supplier after Brazil, the U.S. continues to play a critical role in global grain markets. Analyst estimates varied slightly, ranging from 94% to 99% for soybeans and 89% to 97% for corn.
By comparison, the USDA reported last year’s harvests at 96% for soybeans and 95% for corn at the same time.
Due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, the USDA has not issued its weekly crop progress report since September 29. The reports, typically released every Monday from April through November, offer key insights into national crop conditions.
Meanwhile, U.S. farmers are nearly done planting the winter wheat crop slated for harvest in 2026. Analysts estimate 95% of the planting is complete, up from 91% a week earlier. The condition of winter wheat also held steady, with 52% rated good to excellent, matching last week’s average projection.
