BrownfieldAgNews reports:
U.S. corn planting has fallen behind average.
That followed heavy rain last week in parts of the Midwest and Plains with the potential for more this week, in addition to a chance of severe storms.
The USDA says 36% of U.S. corn is planted, compared to 42% a year ago and the five-year average of 39%, while 12% has emerged, compared to 9% on average.
25% of U.S. soybeans have been planted, compared to 30% last year and 21% on average, with 9% emerged, compared to the usual pace of 4%.
50% of U.S. winter wheat is called good to excellent, up 1% on the week, with 43% emerged, compared to 42% normally in early May.
47% of spring wheat is planted and 12% has emerged, both faster than the respective typical rates.
23% of sorghum is planted, compared to 22% on average.
24% of cotton is planted, compared to the five-year pace of 20%.
78% of rice is planted and 60% has emerged, both well ahead of average, with 81% of the crop rated good to excellent, 10% above a year ago.
46% of U.S. pastures and rangelands are in good to excellent condition, compared to 33% this time last year.
The USDA’s weekly national crop progress and condition reports run through the end of November.
