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 27% figure, according to a Reuters poll.

State Percent of crop rated good or excellent
Change on week
Arkansas 65 0
California 95 0
Colorado 7 0
Idaho 81 1
Illinois 70 0
Indiana 69 -4
Kansas 15 0
Michigan 61 3
Missouri 68 -4
Montana 21 2
Nebraska 5 1
North Carolina 19 -1
Ohio 60 -8
Oklahoma 13 1
Oregon 55 1
South Dakota 28 -3
Texas 12 -2
Washington 77 1
18 states 26 0
Source: USDA. Condition data in percent. Change on week data in percentage points.