While corn crop condition remained about the same, crop maturity continued to trail the five-year average last week, according to a report released Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

With 27 percent of corn acres in the silking stage, maturity trailed the five-year average by seven points despite a 15-point increase from the week prior.

Despite lagging maturity, 69 percent of acres are still rated in good or excellent condition. National Corn Growers Association President Chip Bowling tells us,

As wet conditions persist, it makes sense that maturity continues to progress at a slower-than-normal rate. Yet, with tasseling still ahead, a more advantageous mixture of sun, heat and well-timed showers could help the crop recover. As is so often true, the conditions prevalent during tasseling will play a sizeable role in determining the size of the crop at harvest.

The states tailing their five-year average of acres of corn silking by the greatest spread include Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota.

Take a look at the entire report and see the data for South Dakota.

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