date:May 11, 2016
U.S. corn planting advanced to 64% done as of Sunday, up 19 points in a week, as farmers sped through fields before weekend rain arrived, USDA said on Monday. The 64% is down from a year ago but up from the 50% average.
Corn emergence was 27%, compared with 23% a year ago and the 17% average.
Soybeans were 23% planted, up 15 points for the week, and ahead of the 16% average.
Gains were made throughout the Midwest, with Iowa planting at 80%, Illinois 78% and Indiana 38%. Nebraska jumped to 53%