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84% of U.S. corn, 53% of soybeans planted
May 22, 2017, 16:20 PM
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The USDA says this year’s U.S. corn and soybean planting stayed close to average last week.
That’s a national average and some key growing areas did see further disruption from weather, including heavy rainfall, hail, and cooler than normal conditions.
As of Sunday, 84% of corn is planted, compared to the five year average of 85%, 54% has emerged, compared to 55% on average.
53% of soybeans are planted, compared to 52% typically this time of year, with 19% emerged, compared to 21% normally.
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