15% of Nebraska corn, 14% of soybeans harvested

The USDA says corn and soybean harvest continued to progress ahead of the five-year average pace last week in Nebraska.

Fifteen percent of the state’s corn crop has been harvested, ahead of the 10% average, with 70% of the crop mature.

Fourteen percent of soybeans have been harvested, near 12% last year and 13% on average, with 86% of the crop dropping leaves.

USDA says 60% of the state’s winter wheat crop has been planted, ahead of the five-year average of 51%.

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15% of Nebraska corn, 14% of soybeans harvested