 The USDA says 67% of the U.S. corn crop is in good to excellent shape, 2% less than last week, with 11% of the crop silking compared to the five-year average of 6%. 67% of soybeans are rated good to excellent unchanged, with 95% emerged, 20% blooming, and 3% at the pod-setting stage. A southwestern Indiana farmer says his crops are benefiting from the recent break from the summer heat. Mark Sibes says he's optimistic about this year's crop.