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Corn and Soybean Harvests Advanced Last Week

Farmers have progressed through a third of the corn harvest and nearly half of the soybean crop, signaling mid-autumn yield trends.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Agriculture

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The USDA reported that 33% of the U.S. corn harvest and 46% of the soybean harvest were completed by October 11, 2026. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The USDA reported that 33% of the national corn harvest and 46% of the soybean harvest were complete as of October 11, 2026. This weekly progress update confirms that the majority of major grain crops have reached maturity.

Why it matters

Understanding current harvest completion rates allows logistics operators and agricultural suppliers to anticipate seasonal demand shifts. These figures help calibrate storage and transportation capacity needs for the final stretch of the autumn harvest.

Current data shows 33% of the U.S. corn crop and 46% of the soybean crop harvested against a 91% corn maturity and 92% soybean leaf-drop level. Additionally, 56% of corn and 57% of soybean fields are currently rated in good-to-excellent condition.

The players

USDA NASS

The National Agricultural Statistics Service is the federal agency responsible for surveying and reporting data on agricultural production and crop progress.

The details

The USDA NASS compiles these figures through consistent weekly reporting to monitor the pace of the agricultural season across the country. High maturity and leaf-drop rates typically precede the final surge of mechanical harvesting, providing operators with a clear view of the timeline for grain storage and processing logistics.

Timeline

  1. October 11, 2026: Harvest and crop condition metrics were recorded.

  2. October 13, 2026: The official Crop Progress report was released.

Market Landscape

This report follows the standardized methodology of the USDA NASS Crop Progress and Condition reports to provide national benchmarks. It marks a continuation of the seasonal trend where high crop maturity metrics dictate the operational pace for agricultural supply chains.

Logistics and storage operators should adjust capacity plans to accommodate the accelerating pace of grain arrivals at facilities. Monitoring these weekly maturity and harvest rates allows businesses to optimize procurement cycles and storage turnover through the remainder of the season.

The takeaway

The latest figures indicate that the harvest is advancing steadily as crops reach full maturity. Operators should use this period to finalize transportation and storage scheduling as the harvest nears its peak.

Further reading

For broader context on how national reports influence commodity markets, visit the Agriculture section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by DTN Progressive Farmer.

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