Investors had expected a 47% figure, according to a Reuters poll.

 

State Percent of crop rated good or excellent Change on week
Idaho 69 +2
Minnesota 85 +3
Montana 33 -3
North Dakota 48 +11
South Dakota 52 -3
Washington 59 -1
6 states 50 +5
Source: USDA. Condition data in percent. Other data in percentage points