In the weekly USDA crop progress report released on 02 July; Soybeans emergence are reported at 98% which is at par with the corresponding period last year and also up from 5 year average of 95%. Soybeans blooming are reported at 18% which is down from 20% from the corresponding period last year and up from the 5 year average of 17%. About 64% of the soybean planted crop is under good to excellent condition which is down from 70% during the corresponding period last year.