Finish line near for corn and soybeans planting
Corn planting nears the finish line and farmers are not far behind in soybean planting.
The June 5 USDA Crop Progress shows farmers have planted 96% of the corn acres, down a mere 1% from the four year average of 97%.
All but one state (Pennsylvania at 82%) has planted more than 90% of their acres. Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin came in at 91% -- lagging behind the majority of states in the 95-99% completion range.
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