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34% of U.S. corn, 10% of soybeans planted
May 1, 2017, 16:24 PM
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U.S. corn planting pulled even with the five year average last week, at 34% complete. Most of that was likely done ahead of the widespread heavy weekend rainfall, flooding, and cooler temperatures in parts of the Midwest. Next week’s reports should give a fuller picture of the slowdown in planting and possible damage. 9% of corn has emerged, slightly ahead of normal.
10% of soybeans are planted, compared to 7% typically this time of year.
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