2026 Ohio Crop Progress Report

Ohio farmers continue to make gradual harvest progress as corn and soybean maturity advances across the state. Crop conditions remain strong overall, though harvest activity for both crops is still trailing the five-year average pace. USDA reports there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 4.

Mature corn for the state is sitting at 53%, above last week’s 48% but below the 70% average. Corn harvested is sitting at 6%, below the 12% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 65% good to excellent, with 52% good and 13% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves have reached 65%, ahead of last week’s 59% but behind the 88% five-year average. Soybeans that have been harvested are at 10% below the 22% average. Ohio soybean condition was rated 69% good to excellent, with 56% good and 13% excellent.

Winter wheat planted is at 2%, behind the five-year average of 24%.

Soil moisture has increased as heavy rainfall has covered most of the state, making topsoil moisture rated at 61% adequate and 30% surplus, while subsoil moisture was also 77% adequate and 15% surplus.… Continue reading

The latest USDA report shows Ohio crops continuing to mature as harvest gets underway in scattered areas across the state. Corn and soybean condition ratings remain solid, reflecting a crop that has generally held its potential heading into the beginning stages of the season. USDA reports there were 2.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 27.

Corn reaching the dent stage is at 93%, ahead of last week’s 88% average, and ahead of the 91% average. Mature corn for the state is sitting at 48%, above last week’s 32% but below the 58% average. Corn harvested is sitting at 3%, below the 7% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 66% good to excellent, with 53% good and 13% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves has reached 59%, ahead of last week’s 40% but behind the 74% five-year average. Soybeans that have been harvested are at 2% below the 12% average.… Continue reading

Heavy rainfall across much of Ohio boosted soil moisture levels last week, but also slowed the pace of harvest activity in both corn and soybeans. Despite the delays, crop conditions remain strong statewide, with nearly 70% of corn and 65% of soybeans rated good to excellent. USDA reports there were 2.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 20.

Corn reaching the dent stage is at 88%, ahead of last week’s 81% average, and behind the 85% average. Mature corn for the state is sitting at 32%, above last week’s 22% but below the 43% average. Corn harvested is sitting at 2%, just below the 4% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 69% good to excellent, with 57% good and 12% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves has reached 40%, ahead of last week’s 24% but behind the 55% five-year average. Soybeans that have been harvested are at 1% below the 5% average.… Continue reading

Ohio farmers contended with wetter conditions during this past week; even so, both corn and soybeans continued to progress, with the majority of the state’s crop rated in good-to-excellent condition. USDA reports there were 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 13.

Corn reaching the dent stage is at 81%, ahead of last week’s 73% average, and above the 75% average. Mature corn for the state is sitting at 22%, below the 27% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 68% good to excellent, with 53% good and 15% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves has reached 24%, ahead of last week’s 15% but behind the 32% five-year average. Ohio soybean condition was rated 64% good to excellent, with 50% good and 14% excellent.

Soil moisture has increased as heavy rainfall has covered most of the state, making topsoil moisture rated at 74% adequate and 22% surplus, while subsoil moisture was also 78% adequate and 12% surplus.… Continue reading

Corn and soybean development continued to move ahead of normal across Ohio, with both crops making significant progress toward maturity. Corn condition remained largely stable, while soybeans showed continued advancement as leaf drop reached the five-year average pace. USDA reports there were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 6.

Corn reaching the dough stage is at 100%, ahead of last week’s 95%, and well ahead of the 94% five-year average. Corn reaching the dent stage is at 73%, ahead of last week’s 59% average, and above the 62% average. Mature corn for the state is sitting at 16%, right on with the 13% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 61% good to excellent, with 48% good and 13% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves has reached 15%, ahead of last week’s 1% and above the 15% five-year average. Ohio soybean condition was rated 58% good to excellent, with 45% good and 13% excellent.… Continue reading

Ohio crops continue to progress ahead of normal, with corn development running well above the five-year average and soybean pod set nearly complete across the state. Recent widespread rainfall boosted soil moisture supplies, helping maintain generally favorable crop conditions as corn begins to mature and soybeans move toward the early stages of leaf drop. USDA reports there were 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 30.

Corn reaching the dough stage is at 95%, ahead of last week’s 87%, and well ahead of the 88% five-year average. Corn reaching the dent stage is at 59%, ahead of last week’s 36% average, and above the 48% average. Mature corn for the state is sitting at 5%, right on with the 5% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 61% good to excellent, with 49% good and 12% excellent.

Soybean pod setting has reached 97%, ahead of last week’s 93% and above the 94% five-year average.… Continue reading

Rain continued to be the big story across Ohio last week, slowing fieldwork in many areas while helping maintain soil moisture for crops. Despite the wet conditions, corn and soybean fields continue to show generally favorable progress as the growing season moves toward harvest. USDA reports there were 2.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 23.

Corn reaching the dough stage is at 87%, ahead of last week’s 81%, and ahead of the 81% five-year average. Corn reaching the dent stage is at 36%, ahead of last week’s 15% average, and above the 33% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 61% good to excellent, with 48% good and 13% excellent.

Soybean pod setting has reached 93%, ahead of last week’s 89% and above the 89% five-year average. Ohio soybean condition was rated 58% good to excellent, with 46% good and 12% excellent.

Oat harvest is 90% complete, behind the 99% five-year average.… Continue reading

Heavy rainfall across Ohio has boosted soil moisture levels statewide. Despite the wet conditions, corn and soybean development continued to advance ahead of the five-year average in several key stages, with crop condition ratings remaining mostly good to excellent. USDA reports there were 0.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 16.

Corn silking has reached 100%, ahead of last week’s 95%, and ahead of the 97% five-year average. Corn reaching the dough stage is at 81%, above the 68% average. Corn reaching the dent stage is at 15%, below the 17% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 66% good to excellent, with 52% good and 14% excellent.

Soybean blooming reached 100%, ahead of 95% last week and the 95% average. Soybean pod setting has reached 89%, ahead of last week’s 71% and above the 81% five-year average. Ohio soybean condition was rated 61% good to excellent, with 50% good and 11% excellent.… Continue reading

Ohio crops continue to show strong progress, with corn and soybeans running at or ahead of their five-year averages in several key development stages. Recent scattered showers helped boost soil moisture levels across the state, supporting generally good crop conditions as the growing season advances. USDA report there were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 9.

Corn silking has reached 95%, ahead of last week’s 90%, and ahead of the 93% five-year average. Corn reaching the dough stage is at 56%, above the 51% average. Corn reaching the dent stage is at 7%, ahead of the 3% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 62% good to excellent, with 51% good and 11% excellent.

Soybean blooming reached 95%, ahead of 87% last week and the 91% average. Soybean pod setting has reached 71%, ahead of last week’s 58% and above the 69% five-year average. Ohio soybean condition was rated 59% good to excellent, with 50% good and 9% excellent.… Continue reading

Ohio farmers made the most of 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 2, as favorable crop progress continued across much of the state. Corn and soybean development remained ahead of both last week and five-year averages, while crop condition ratings held steady with a majority of acres reported in good to excellent condition.

Corn silking has reached 90%, ahead of last week’s 63%, and well ahead of the 83% five-year average. Corn reaching the dough stage is at 37%, above the 30% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 61% good to excellent, with 49% good and 12% excellent.

Soybean blooming reached 87%, ahead of 70% last week and the 84% average. Soybean pod setting has reached 58%, ahead of last week’s 33% and above the 52% five-year average. Ohio soybean condition was rated 59% good to excellent, with 50% good and 9% excellent.

Winter wheat is 100% harvested, which is right on track with the five-year average.… Continue reading

Warm, mostly favorable weather allowed Ohio farmers to make steady progress in the field last week, with crop development continuing near or slightly ahead of historical averages. Corn and soybean conditions remained generally positive despite declining soil moisture, while winter wheat harvest is essentially complete across the state. USDA reports there were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 26.

Corn silking has reached 63%, ahead of last week’s 42%, and on trend with the 63% five-year average. Corn reaching the dough stage is at 13%, trending right along with the 13% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 62% good to excellent, with 49% good and 13% excellent.

Soybean blooming reached 70%, ahead of 55% last week, and just below the 71% average. Soybean pod setting has reached 33%, ahead of last week’s 18% but barely behind the 34% five-year average. Ohio soybean condition was rated 57% good to excellent, with 49% good and 8% excellent.… Continue reading

The state’s corn and soybean crops continued to benefit from generally favorable growing conditions during the past week. Progress in several key development stages remained ahead of normal, and winter wheat harvest was nearly finished. USDA reports there were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 19.

Corn silking has reached 42%, ahead of last week’s 17%, and is ahead of the 38% five-year average. Corn reaching the dough stage is at 4%, trending right along with the 4% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 62% good to excellent, with 49% good and 13% excellent.

Soybean blooming reached 55%, ahead of 25% last week, and also ahead of the 51% average. Soybean pod setting has reached 18%, ahead of last week’s 6% and the 16% five-year average. Ohio soybean condition was rated 63% good to excellent, with 51% good and 12% excellent.

Winter wheat is 94% harvested, which is ahead of the 92% five-year average.… Continue reading

Timely rains boosted soil moisture levels across Ohio during the past week, providing favorable conditions for developing corn and soybean crops while farmers continue to harvest winter wheat. USDA reports there were 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 12.

Corn silking has reached 17%, ahead of last weeks 5%, and trending right along with the 17% 5-year average. Ohio corn condition was rated 64% good to excellent, with 53% good and 11% excellent.

Soybean blooming reached 25%, ahead of 14% last week, but behind the 33% average. Soybean pod setting has reached 6%, just behind the 7% average. Ohio soybean condition was rated 63% good to excellent, with 52% good and 11% excellent.

Winter wheat is 76% harvested, which is right in line with the 76% five-year average.

Oats were 89% headed, ahead of the 81% last week, but behind the average of 93%. Oat harvest is 10% complete, ahead of the 6% 5-year average.… Continue reading

Farmers continued harvesting winter wheat while monitoring developing corn and soybean crops. Crop progress remained near historical averages, and generally adequate soil moisture supported mostly good-to-excellent conditions across major commodities. USDA reports there were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 6.

Corn silking has reached 5%, ahead of last weeks 1%, but trailing just behind the 6% 5-year average. Ohio corn condition was rated 55% good to excellent, with 49% good and 6% excellent.

Soybean blooming reached 14%, ahead of 3% last week, and was behind the 16% 5-year average. Soybean pod setting has reached 1%, just behind the 2% average. Ohio soybean condition was rated 54% good to excellent, with 49% good and 5% excellent.

Winter wheat was 44% harvested, which is behind the 46% five-year average. Ohio wheat condition was rated 70% good to excellent, with 66% good and 4% excellent.

Oats were 81% headed, ahead of the 66% last week, but behind the average of 88%.… Continue reading

Ohio farmers continued wheat harvest and saw most crops up and growing, though recent showers limited fieldwork. Crop development is near average, and improved soil moisture is supporting generally good conditions. USDA reports there were 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending June 28.

Corn silking has reached 1%, following right along with the 1% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 62% good to excellent, with 54% good and 8% excellent.

Soybean emergence reached 98%, ahead of 94% last week, and the 95% 5-year average. Soybean blooming has reached 3%, just behind the 5% average. Ohio soybean condition was rated 57% good to excellent, with 50% good and 7% excellent.

Winter wheat was 7% harvested, which is behind the 15% five-year average. Ohio wheat condition was rated 67% good to excellent, with 59% good and 8% excellent.

Oats were 66% headed, ahead of the 51% last week, but behind the average of 79%.… Continue reading

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Ohio farmers have started wheat harvest and are close to having all their crops up and growing. The drier weather was halted as showers came through most of the state this past week. USDA reports there were 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending June 21.

Corn emergence reached 94%, ahead of last week’s 91% and just below the 95% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 86% good to excellent, with 52% good and 34% excellent.

Soybean emergence reached 94%, ahead of 87% last week, and the 89% 5-year average. Ohio soybean condition was rated 55% good to excellent, with 50% good and 5% excellent.

Winter wheat was 3% harvested, right on track with the 3% five-year average. Ohio wheat condition was rated 62% good to excellent, with 57% good and 5% excellent.… Continue reading

Ohio farmers finished with corn planting and are only a few passes away from getting all the soybeans in the ground. The drier weather continued, allowing many to complete the next steps in the spring growing season. USDA reports there were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending June 14.

Corn emergence reached 91%, ahead of last week’s 75% and the 89% average. Ohio corn condition was rated 64% good to excellent, with 51% good and 13% excellent.

Soybeans were 96% planted, up from 85% last week and ahead of the 92% five-year average. Soybean emergence reached 87%, ahead of 69% last week, but behind the 91% average.

Winter wheat was 100% headed, ahead of the 97% five-year average. Ohio wheat condition was rated 64% good to excellent, with 56% good and 8% excellent.

Oats were 31% headed, ahead of the 8% last week, but behind the average of 42%.… Continue reading

Ohio farmers are starting to hit the home stretch for corn and soybean planting due to a dry weather window this past week. USDA reports there were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending June 7.

Corn was 89% planted, up from 73% the previous week, but still behind the 92% five-year average. Corn emergence reached 75%, ahead of last week’s 57% but behind the 77% average.

Soybeans were 85% planted, up from 68% last week and trending right along with the 85% five-year average. Soybean emergence reached 69%, ahead of 52% last week and the 67% average.

Winter wheat was 98% headed, ahead of the 93% five-year average. Ohio wheat condition was rated 63% good to excellent, with 50% good and 13% excellent.

Oats were 88% emerged and 8% headed. Oat condition was rated 70% good to excellent.

Soil moisture is starting to trend toward being more adequate as drier weather has been prevalent in most of the state.… Continue reading

Ohio farmers are nearing the three-quarter mark for corn and soybeans planted, even as rainfall has continued to accumulate in much of the state. USDA reports there were 2.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending May 31.

Corn was 73% planted, up from 63% the previous week, but still behind the 83% five-year average. Corn emergence reached 57%, ahead of last week’s 45% but behind the 61% average.

Soybeans were 68% planted, up from 57% last week and just behind the 75% five-year average. Soybean emergence reached 52%, ahead of 38% last week and the 50% average.

Winter wheat was 94% headed, well ahead of the 82% five-year average. Ohio wheat condition was rated 60% good to excellent, with 49% good and 11% excellent.

Oats were 86% emerged and 1% headed. Oat condition was rated 65% good to excellent.

Soil moisture remains plentiful. Topsoil moisture was rated 60% adequate and 39% surplus, while subsoil moisture was 53% adequate and 36% surplus.… Continue reading

Ohio farmers made planting progress last week, though wet conditions continued to limit fieldwork. USDA says there were 2.4 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending May 24.

Corn was 63% planted, up from 52% the previous week, but still behind the 67% five-year average. Corn emergence reached 45%, ahead of both last week’s 27% and the 38% average.

Soybeans were 57% planted, up from 46% last week and just behind the 59% five-year average. Soybean emergence reached 38%, ahead of 24% last week and the 29% average.

Winter wheat was 84% headed, well ahead of the 58% five-year average. Ohio wheat condition was rated 68% good to excellent, with 57% good and 11% excellent.

Oats were 88% planted and 78% emerged, with 2% headed. Oat condition was rated 71% good to excellent.

Soil moisture remains plentiful. Topsoil moisture was rated 52% adequate and 47% surplus, while subsoil moisture was 56% adequate and 29% surplus.… Continue reading