USDA Releases Final Crop Progress Report for 2025

The USDA has published its final Crop Progress report for the growing season, offering key insights into the status of corn and wheat crops as of the week ending November 23, 2025.

Corn Harvest Nearly Wrapped

As of November 23, 96% of the corn crop in the top 18 corn-growing states has been harvested, an increase from 91% the previous week. This is slightly behind the five-year average of 97%.

In contrast, last year at this time, the corn harvest had reached 100%, indicating a slower harvest pace this season.

Winter Wheat Mostly Emerged

In terms of winter wheat, planting progress across the top 18 states stood at 97% as of November 23, up from 92% the week prior and aligned with the five-year average. Last year’s planting progress also reached 97% during this period.

Moreover, the emergence of winter wheat reached 87%, up from 79% a week earlier. The five-year average for emergence is 89%, and last year’s progress was at 88%.

According to the USDA, the nation’s winter wheat crop is categorized as follows: 8% excellent, 40% good, 35% fair, 13% poor, and 4% very poor. In comparison, last year’s ratings were 8% excellent, 47% good, 33% fair, 9% poor, and 3% very poor.

This report underscores both the challenges and successes of the 2025 growing season, providing valuable information for farmers, stakeholders, and policy makers moving forward.