Winter wheat crop conditions have worsened in the US
Winter wheat crop conditions worsened last week, according to Zerno On-line, citing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
The share of wheat crops in excellent and good condition decreased over the week from 34% to 30%, significantly lower than the 2025 estimate (45%) and close to the levels seen in the lean years of 2022 and 2023.
Corn planting rates are ahead of the five-year average. As of April 19, corn had been planted at 11% of the planned area (9% on the same date on average over the past five years), and soybeans at 12% (5%). Spring wheat planting rates are in line with the average at 12% (12%).
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