The USDA overnight unveiled its latest 2026 assessment of the proportion of US winter wheat for harvest-26 rated as in “good” or “excellent” condition.

Investors had expected a 29% figure, according to a Reuters poll.

State Percent of crop rated good or excellent
Change on week
Arkansas 61 14
California 95 0
Colorado 8 -6
Idaho 87 -1
Illinois 67 3
Indiana 70 0
Kansas 23 -1
Michigan 60 -1
Missouri 64 -1
Montana 23 -2
Nebraska 12 1
North Carolina 17 -4
Ohio 66 -1
Oklahoma 14 4
Oregon 58 -6
South Dakota 35 -4
Texas 12 -2
Washington 92 0
18 states 30 0
Source: USDA. Condition data in percent. Change on week data in percentage points.