Investors had expected a 50% figure, according to a Reuters poll.

State Percent of crop rated good or excellent Change on week
Idaho 61 +1
Minnesota 87 +7
Montana 4 +2
North Dakota 71 +3
South Dakota 64 +9
Washington 38 -7
6 states 54 +4
Source: USDA. Condition data in percent. Other data in percentage points