BrownfieldAgNews reports:
The U.S. corn and soybean planting paces made solid advancements over the past week.
That followed a mixed week of weather in parts of the region, with generally clear conditions during most of the first half of last week giving way to widespread late week and weekend rainfall.
The USDA says 12% of U.S. corn is planted, compared to the five-year average of 10%, with 2% emerged, matching that average.
8% of soybeans are planted, compared to the normal rate of 5%.
45% of U.S. winter wheat is rated good to excellent, down 2% on the week, with 15% of the crop headed, compared to 13% in most recent years.
17% of spring wheat is planted, compared to 12% typically this time of year, with 2% emerged, in-line with the usual pace.
11% of cotton is planted, which is on par with the five-year average.
48% of rice is planted and 28% has emerged, both faster than normal.
17% of sorghum is planted, the same as the usual rate.
The USDA’s weekly national crop progress and condition reports run through the end of November.
