United States maize crop ratings fell slightly in the past week after heavy rains caused some crop fields to flood and damaged young plants but conditions remain historically high. The United States Department of Agriculture rated 74 percent of the corn crop as good to excellent, which is above the five-year average of about 68 percent.
Maize| United States maize crop ratings fell slightly in the past week after heavy rains.
June 25, 2014 9:35 AM | Skymet Weather Team