The latest Crop Progress Report from USDA shows Ohio’s crop is racing to maturity as topsoil moisture condition is rated as 28 percent very short, 45 short, and just 27 percent adequate.

67 percent of Ohio’s corn is dented, 4 points ahead of the 5-year-average. The amount of mature corn is right in line with the normal at 13 percent. 24 percent of soybeans are dropping leaves, 8 percent ahead of the average.

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