The 2024 spring planting progress varies in the US

Published 2024년 4월 23일

Tridge summary

Spring planting has begun in earnest across the Midwest and South, with 12% of corn and 8% of soybeans already planted, matching last year's pace and surpassing the five-year average. However, progress varies by region due to weather conditions. Some areas are experiencing heavy rainfall, delaying planting, while others are dealing with dry soil. Farmers are also facing challenges in obtaining certain seed varieties and experiencing fluctuations in input costs. Two weather systems are expected to bring continuous rain from Thursday to Monday, which could further delay planting. Despite these challenges, farmers are optimistic about the upcoming morel mushroom season.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (DTN) -- Spring planting ramped up in earnest this past week across portions of the Midwest and the South, though some regions are still waiting for warmer, drier soil before getting into the field this season. According to the USDA Crop Progress Report released April 22, 12% of corn nationwide had been planted, equaling last year's pace and ahead of the five-year average of 10%. In some states, some corn could already be rowed as 3% of the crop had emerged. Progress on soybean planting also mirrored 2023, reaching 8% in the USDA report, the same as last year and double the five-year average of 4% planted. Depending on their location, many members of the DTN Farmer Advisory Group -- a panel of roughly two dozen farmers, ranchers and agronomists who report on crop conditions and current thoughts about agriculture -- have been in the field while others are anxiously awaiting the opportunity. Here's a quick snapshot of what the group reported when queried by DTN ...

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