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76% of U.S. corn, 67% of soybeans planted

Corn and soybean planting is moving quickly this spring, running well ahead of the national average.

The USDA says 76% of U.S. corn has been planted as of Sunday, ahead of the five-year average of 70%. Thirty-nine percent of the crop has emerged – up from 23% the previous week.

Soybeans are 67% planted, ahead of 53% on average, with 32% of the crop emerged.

Winter wheat conditions were reported at 27% good to excellent, down a percentage point from the previous week, and down considerable from the 52% that was reported this time last year.

The U.S. spring wheat crop is 73% planted, ahead of the average pace of 66%, and 39% of the crop has emerged.

Cotton planting has reached 41% completion, in-line with the five-year average.

Rice is 88% planted, up from 84% last week. Seventy-four percent of the crop has emerged.

The sorghum crop is 30% planted, even with the five-year average pace.

Pasture and range conditions are rated 28% good to excellent, down from 31% last week, and down from 40% last year.

The USDA’s national weekly crop progress and condition reports are scheduled to run through the end of November.