Brett Wessler, Staff Writer   |   Updated: July 30, 2012

Corn condition going into this week is pretty much the same as it was last week, with less-than-anticipated rain failing to turn the crop around at a critical time.  

Twenty-four percent of the U.S. corn crop is rated "good" or "excellent," compared to 26 percent the previous week, according to the "Crop Progress" report released Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Corn Condition	Very Poor	Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent
This week	23	25	28	21	3
Previous week	21	24	29	23	3
Previous year	5	9	24	46	16

Soybeans are faring only slightly better. Twenty-nine percent of the crop is in "good" or "excellent" condition.

Soybean Condition	Very Poor	Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent
This Week	15	22	34	26	3
Previous Week	13	22	34	27	4
Previous Year	3	9	28	46	14

Some analysts consider this summer’s conditions to be the worst in 56 years.