USDA Released the weekly Crop Progress Report Monday.
The U.S. corn planting pace made a good progress this past week as the weather warmed up and field conditions improved..
As of Sunday, 19% of corn is planted, compared to 9% last week, 17% last year and the five year average of 25%. 2% of the crop has emerged, compared to 6% on average. Soybean planting is just underway at 2%, compared to 4% on average.
28% of winter wheat has headed, compared to 24% on average, and 42% of the crop is in good to excellent shape, unchanged on the week. 55% of spring wheat is planted, well ahead of the average pace of 29%, and 9% has emerged, matching the five year average.