BrownfieldAgNews reports:
U.S. corn and soybean planting advanced over the past week. Some key growing areas did see more rainfall last week, but past the short-term planting delays, that’s expected to be beneficial for long-term development.
The USDA says 40% of U.S. corn is planted, compared to the five-year average of 39%, with 11% emerged, compared to 9% on average.
30% of soybeans are planted, compared to the usual rate of 23%, and 7% has emerged, compared to 5% on average.
Widespread rainfall also brought some benefits for winter wheat.
51% of the U.S. winter wheat crop is now rated good to excellent, 2% above a week ago and 1% more than a year ago, with 39% headed, compared to 33% on average.
44% of spring wheat is planted and 13% has emerged, both ahead of their normal paces.
21% of cotton is planted, compared to 20% most years in early May.
73% of rice is planted and 54% has emerged, faster than the respective typical tempos.
83% of sorghum is planted, compared to 54% on average.
35% of pastures and rangelands are rated good to excellent, compared to 46% in the first 2024 report.
The USDA’s weekly national crop progress and condition numbers run through the end of November.
