Investors had expected a 54% figure, according to a Reuters poll.

 

State Percent of crop rated good or excellent Change on week
Idaho 60 -8
Minnesota 89 -1
Montana 16 -9
North Dakota 66 +9
South Dakota 70 +9
Washington 59 +1
6 states 57 +4
Source: USDA. Condition data in percent. Other data in percentage points