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 30% figure, according to a Reuters poll.

State Percent of crop rated good or excellent
Change on week
Arkansas 63 2
California 95 0
Colorado 5 -3
Idaho 87 0
Illinois 75 8
Indiana 71 1
Kansas 22 -1
Michigan 60 0
Missouri 72 8
Montana 29 6
Nebraska 11 -1
North Carolina 11 -6
Ohio 66 0
Oklahoma 16 2
Oregon 58 0
South Dakota 33 -2
Texas 16 4
Washington 84 -8
18 states 31 1
Source: USDA. Condition data in percent. Change on week data in percentage points.