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Checking the corn
Allen Marble examines an ear of corn on his farm near Good Thunder. He says the ear needs more rain to reach its full potential.
MPR Photo/Mark Steil

Minnesota farmers are expected to harvest an above average corn crop this fall, but the soybean crop is struggling.

The U.S. Agriculture Department released its first detailed look at the fall harvest. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with reporter Mark Steil.

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Checking the corn
Allen Marble examines an ear of corn on his farm near Good Thunder. He says the ear needs more rain to reach its full potential.
MPR Photo/Mark Steil