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47% of U.S. corn, 14% of soybeans planted
May 8, 2017, 16:22 PM
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Heavy rainfall and cold temperatures in parts of the U.S. last week kept corn and soybean planting slower than normal.
As of Sunday, the USDA says 47% of this year’s corn crop is planted, compared to 61% a year ago and the five year average of 52%. 15% has emerged, compared to 19% on average.
14% of soybeans are planted, compared to 21% last year and the usual pace of 17%.
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