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Corn, soybean ratings decline in Nebraska

Nebraska corn development remains behind normal.

The latest crop report from USDA says 70 percent has dented compared to the usual pace of 81 percent.

The corn condition rating dropped three points on the week to 73 percent good to excellent.

Just seven percent of soybeans are dropping leaves.  A year ago at this time it was 29 percent, and the five-year average is 22 percent.

Soybeans rated good to excellent fell four points to 79 percent.