Pace of spring sowing in the USA exceeded expectations

The pace of sowing of spring wheat, corn and soybeans in the USA last year was higher than expected.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), by May 19, spring wheat had sown 79% of the target area (57% on the same date last year and 65% on average over the past five years).

Corn sowing has been carried out on 70% of the planned area (76% and 71%), soybean – on 52% (61% and 49%).

Winter wheat crop condition continues to deteriorate, but remains much better than a year ago. The proportion of crops in excellent to good condition decreased to 49% (50% a week earlier and 31% a year ago). The proportion of crops in poor and very poor condition is 18% (18% and 40%). In satisfactory condition there are 33% (32% and 29%) of crops.

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