The state’s corn crop is racing to completion and recent wet weather is helping top out possible yields. The United State’s Department of Agriculture reports that above average rainfall across the state fell last week and its timed well to help fill out the pods on soybeans. State crop statistician Mark Schleusener says the bean crop is in good shape.



The state’s corn crop is just starting to mature, and what’s in the field is in very good condition, 84 percent is reported looking good to excellent.