US Department of Agriculture: US corn harvest of 14%, higher than historical average

Washington, September 24th: The crop progress report released by the US Department of Agriculture shows that the progress of corn harvest in the United States continues to exceed historical averages.

As of Sunday, September 22, in 18 states that account for 92% of the country's corn planting area, the proportion of corn entering the pit stage in the United States was 92%, with a five-year average of 91%. The maturity rate of corn is 61%, with a five-year average of 55%.

The progress of corn harvest is 14%, 9% a week ago, 13% in the same period last year, and an average of 11% over the past five years.

The US Department of Agriculture unexpectedly raised its 2024/25 corn yield and production expectations in its September supply and demand report. The corn production for 2024/25 will be increased to 15.186 billion catties, higher than last month's forecast of 15.147 billion catties, and the second highest production in history after 15.342 billion catties in 2023/24. The yield of corn in the United States has been raised to a record high of 183.6 bushels per acre, compared to last month's forecast of 183.1 bushels per acre, which is 3.6% higher than the 2023/24 yield.