USDA reports progress on US cotton, wheat, and corn crops

Recent USDA reports indicate varying progress across major US agricultural sectors. Cotton harvesting is underway, with 52% of the US crop harvested and 33% to 35% rated as good to excellent. In Oklahoma, cotton bolls are 80% open, though conditions are largely rated poor to very poor at 63%.

Winter wheat planting has accelerated, reaching 76% nationally. Regional progress is notable in Kansas (80%), Texas (70%), and Oklahoma (51%).

Corn and soybean harvests continue, with US corn 60% harvested and 56% rated in good to excellent condition. Soybean harvesting stands at 79% nationally. In the citrus sector, US orange production is estimated at 61.7 million boxes, a decrease from 63.5 million last year, with Florida production estimated at 10 million boxes compared to 13 million in the previous year.