Corn planting reached 11% complete nationwide as of April 19, up from 5% the previous week and in line with analyst expectations as fieldwork accelerates across key states. Soybean planting also moved ahead to 12%, running slightly ahead of both last year and the five-year average, signaling a strong early-season start. Southern states continue to lead the way, with Texas and Tennessee well ahead of the national pace.

At the same time, winter wheat conditions declined, with just 30% of the crop rated good to excellent, reflecting ongoing stress in parts of the Plains. The combination of steady planting progress and weaker wheat conditions highlights a mixed early-season outlook, as weather patterns and field conditions continue to influence both planting pace and crop health heading into the core planting window.

Read the full article to evaluate how early planting progress, crop conditions, and anticipated weather patterns may impact your spring field decisions.