Overall, the U.S. corn crop is behind. According to the USDA’s weekly report, by Sept. 7, normally 79% of the crop is dented and 28% mature. That’s in a normal year. Currently, 62% of U.S. corn is dented and only 11% mature. Yet, almost half, 44%, of the crop received a “good” crop condition rating. But these numbers are only part of the story. Read first-hand accounts from corn specialists working in a mix of states.