The latest USDA Crop Progress report shows planting moving ahead of average, with 11% of the corn crop and 12% of soybeans now in the ground. Spring wheat planting is also underway at 12% complete. However, winter wheat conditions continue to decline, with just 30% rated good to excellent, as drought remains a concern across key growing areas.
Crop Progress as of April 20th:
Corn Planted: 11%; vs 5% last week; 11% last year Corn Emerged: 4%; vs NA last week; 2% last year
Soybeans Planted: 12%; vs 6% last week; 7% last year
Spring Wheat Planted: 12%; vs 6% last week; 16% last year Spring Wheat Emerged: 2%; vs NA last week; 2% last year
Winter Wheat Condition: 30% G/E; vs 34% last week; 45% last year Winter Wheat Headed: 20%; vs 11% last week; 14% last year
Cotton Planted 11%; vs 7% last week; vs 10% last year
