Despite rain in some key growing states, farmers were still able to make solid planting progress this past week. There is more rain in the forecast in parts of the US for the upcoming week.
The USDA says 65% of U.S. corn is planted, compared to 49% a week ago, and the five-year average of 59%, with 30% emerged, compared to 25% on average.
49% of soybeans are planted as of Sunday, compared to 35% last week and 36% on average, with 20% emerged, compared to 11% typically in mid-May.
