http://kbia.org en http://kbia.org/post/corn-harvest-continues-speed-ahead-schedule <p>The U.S. corn harvest continues ahead of schedule with some states nearly half-finished at a time when they usually are just getting started.</p><p>The USDA said Tuesday in its weekly crop update that little has changed in the condition of drought-damaged corn and soybeans. That's because the plants are too far along for recent rain to make a difference.</p><p>Corn was planted several weeks earlier this year and matured more quickly in the summer heat, allowing farmers to start harvesting early.</p> Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:49:13 +0000 Associated Press 20593 at http://kbia.org Corn harvest continues to speed ahead of schedule