U.S. corn planting advanced last week, but remained slower than usual due to cold, wet weather in some key growing areas. The USDA says that 4% of the crop is planted as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average of 6%.
1% of soybeans are planted, compared to the normal rate of 2%.
7% of winter wheat has headed, compared to 12% typically in mid-April, with 30% of the crop in good to excellent condition, 2% less than a week ago.
