4 years, 11 months ago NASS
The weekly Crop Progress report shows little progress in planting the nation's corn and soybean crops as unrelenting rains continue to inundate much of the corn belt. Corn plantings across the nation increased to 67 percent, compared to 58 percent a week ago and the five-year average of 96 percent. Just 39 percent of estimated soybean acres have been planted, compared to 29 percent last week, and the five-year average of 79 percent.
In Missouri - Temperatures last week averaged 71.5 degrees, 3.6 degree above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.27 inches statewide, 0.37 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 45 percent adequate and 55 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 50 percent adequate and 50 percent surplus.
Corn planted progressed to 69 percent this week, 31 percentage points behind last year, while corn emerged progressed to 59 percent. Corn condition was rated at 36 percent very poor to poor, 38 percent fair, 26 percent good, to excellent.
Soybeans planted progressed to 18 percent, 66 percentage points behind last year, while soybeans emerged progressed to 12 percent.
Winter wheat headed progressed to 93 percent, 6 percentage points behind last year. Winter wheat condition was rated at 14 percent very poor to poor, 44 percent fair, 42 percent good to excellent.
