Investors had expected a 52% figure, according to a Reuters poll.

State Percent of crop rated good or excellent Change on week
Idaho 50 -6
Minnesota 90 +3
Montana 6 -1
North Dakota 64 -3
South Dakota 56 -14
Washington 16 -5
6 states 49 -3
Source: USDA. Condition data in percent. Other data in percentage points