U.S. corn planting, overall, stayed ahead of average last week.
USDA released the weekly Crop Progress Report.
Highlights
As of Sunday, 30% of corn is planted, compared to 16% a year ago and the five year average of 16%. Missouri remains in the lead at 81% planted, compared to the usual pace of 31%. 5% of corn has emerged, versus 4% normally this time of year.
3% of soybeans are planted, compared to 2% on average.
26% of the winter wheat crop has headed, slightly ahead of usual, and 59% of the crop is rated good to excellent, up 2% on the week.
42% of spring wheat has been planted and 8% has emerged.
To see the full report and state by state breakdowns click the following link
http://www.usda.gov/nass/PUBS/TODAYRPT/prog1816.pdf