The 19th Crop Progress report of the 2025 growing season, released August 11, reflects steady development across major U.S. row crops, although some grains are slightly behind historical benchmarks.

Corn

As of August 10:

• 94% of corn in the top 18 producing states had reached the silking stage, just under the five-year average of 95%.

• 58% reached the dough stage, in line with the average.

• 14% reached the dent stage, one point ahead of the average.

Crop condition ratings show:

• Good/excellent: 72%

• Fair: 21%

• Poor/very poor: 7%

Iowa Corn Condition 'Excellent' Rating Over Time

In Iowa, 29% of the corn is rated "excellent" - the state's highest since 2009 - underscoring strong midseason performance in the Corn Belt's core.

Soybeans

Across the top 18 states:

• 91% of soybeans had reached blooming, 1 point behind the five-year average.

• 71% were setting pods, compared to the 72% average.

Condition ratings:

• Good/excellent: 68%

• Fair: 25%

• Poor/very poor: 7%

Winter Wheat

• 90% harvested across the top 18 states, just below the 91% five-year average.

Spring Wheat

• Only 16% harvested in the six top-producing states, trailing the 22% average.

• Condition ratings: Good/excellent: 49%, Fair: 33%, Poor/very poor: 18%.

Oats

• 55% harvested across nine key states, 4 points behind the average.

• Condition ratings: Good/excellent: 58%, Fair: 24%, Poor/very poor: 18%.

Market & Production Outlook

The strong ratings for corn and soybeans heading into mid-August support USDA's bullish yield outlook ahead of the August WASDE report, though the slower-than-average harvest pace in spring wheat and oats may influence short-term supply dynamics.

For corn, Iowa's standout performance offers a buffer against potential weather stress in other states. In soybeans, near-average pod setting suggests the crop remains on track, but late-summer weather will be decisive for final yields.