81% of U.S. corn, 66% of soybeans planted

81% of U.S. corn, 66% of soybeans planted

U.S. corn and soybean planting and development remain ahead of average.

Recent weather in most of the Midwest and Plains has been generally favorable but parts of the region could see a drier pattern into early June, potentially causing some stress in those areas.

The USDA says 81% of U.S. corn is planted, compared to the five-year average of 75%, and 52% has emerged, compared to 45% on average.

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