Investors had expected a 48% figure, according to a Reuters poll.

State Percent of crop rated good or excellent Change on week
Idaho 42 0
Minnesota 82 -3
Montana 4 -1
North Dakota 68 +4
South Dakota 57 +6
Washington 14 -2
6 states 49 +1
Source: USDA. Condition data in percent. Other data in percentage points