Aug 26, 2026
2026 U.S. Corn Rated 57% Gd/Ex, Soybeans 60% Gd/Ex
Author: Michael Cordonnier/Soybean & Corn Advisor, Inc.
Corn - The condition of the 2026 U.S. corn crop declined 3% to 57% rated good/excellent. Seven states indicated that the corn condition improved last week, 10 states indicated that the corn condition declined last week, and 1 was unchanged. Most of the improvements were found in the eastern and southern areas while most of the declines were found in the central and western areas. The top five rated corn states are: Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Iowa, Kentucky, and Missouri. The five lowest rated corn states are: Colorado, North Carolina, North Dakota, Kansas, and South Dakota.
Corn is 86% in dough compared to 81% last year and 82% average. Corn is 45% dented compared to 42% last year and 41% average and corn is 6% mature compared to 6% last year and 6% average.
Soybeans - The condition of the 2026 U.S. soybean crop declined 1% to 60% rated good/excellent. Seven states indicated that the soybean condition improved last week, 10 states indicated that the soybean condition declined last week, and 1 was unchanged. Most of the improvements were found in the southern and western areas, while most of the declines were found in the central and eastern areas. The top five rated soybean states are: Mississippi, Iowa, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The five lowest rated states are: North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Michigan, and a tie between Indiana and Wisconsin.
Soybeans are 91% setting pods compared to 88% last year and 88% average. Soybeans are 6% dropping leaves compared to 4% last year and 4% average
Soil Moisture - The nation's topsoil moisture declined last week with 5 states indicating improved soil moisture, 12 states indicating lower soil moisture, with 1 unchanged. Most of the improvements were found in the western areas, while most of the declines were found in the central and eastern areas. The five states with the highest soil moisture are: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Iowa. The five states with the lowest soil moisture are: Arkansas, Louisiana, South Dakota, Mississippi, and North Dakota.
Over the weekend, rain favored the central Plains, north-central Midwest, and the central Delta. The forecast for this week is calling for increased rainfall in the central Delta and generally dry conditions across most of the Midwest. Limited rainfall in the northwestern Corn Belt will maintain moisture stress for both corn and soybeans. Temperatures are expected to remain high across the southern U.S. and seasonal in the central U.S.