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 28% 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 80 -6
Illinois 70 -3
Indiana 73 0
Kansas 15 0
Michigan 58 -6
Missouri 72 1
Montana 19 -7
Nebraska 4 0
North Carolina 20 7
Ohio 68 0
Oklahoma 12 0
Oregon 54 -4
South Dakota 31 -1
Texas 14 4
Washington 76 -6
18 states 26 -1
Source: USDA. Condition data in percent. Change on week data in percentage points.