Corn planting reached 38% complete nationwide as of May 3, marking a sharp jump from 25% the previous week as favorable weather allowed farmers to accelerate fieldwork across much of the Corn Belt. This pace moves planting ahead of both last year and the five-year average, continuing a trend of rapid progress seen in recent reports. Soybean planting also advanced quickly, reaching roughly one-third complete as both crops move into the peak planting window.

The strong weekly gains reflect improved field conditions following earlier weather disruptions, with many key states making significant progress in a short window. As planting moves deeper into May, the pace and timing of completion will remain critical for yield potential and overall crop outlook.

Planted verses emerged:

  • Corn was 38% planted and 13% emerged.
  • Soybeans were 33% planted and 13% emerged.
  • Spring wheat was 32% planted and 10% emerged.

Read the full article to see how planting progress compares for your region, focus crops and detailed projections.