US soybean harvest nears completion, corn harvest progresses amid rains

elsewhere as farmers work through what is projected to be the largest U.S. corn crop in history alongside a bumper soybean crop. Analysts’ estimates of harvest progress ranged from 80% to 88% for soybeans and 67% to 80% for corn, reflecting regional variations in weather and field conditions. By comparison, a year ago at this time, the USDA reported that the soybean harvest was 89% complete, the fastest pace in 14 years, and corn harvest was 81% complete, helped by dry conditions. The U.S. remains the world’s top corn exporter and the second-largest soybean supplier after Brazil, underscoring the global significance of timely harvests and minimal weather disruptions. Despite localized delays, harvest activity is progressing steadily in key production areas, supporting expectations for strong export shipments in the coming months. Meanwhile, farmers continue planting the U.S. winter wheat crop for the 2026 harvest. Analysts estimate winter wheat planting at 84% complete, up from ...