Winter wheat conditions have improved in the US
Last week, the condition of winter wheat in the United States improved significantly, the Zerno On-Line agency reports, citing the National Agricultural Statistical Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (NASS).
The share of winter wheat crops in excellent condition by April 27 increased to 9% (7% a week earlier and 6% a year ago), in good condition – to 40% (38% and 43%). Currently, 32% of crops are in satisfactory condition (34% and 35%), in poor and very poor condition – 19% (21% and 16%).
The rate of sowing of spring crops is higher than the five-year average.
By April 28, American farmers sowed corn on 24% of the planned area (22% on average on this date over the past five years). Soybeans have been sown on 18% (12%) of the area, spring wheat – on 30% (21%).
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