The latest USDA crop monitoring report indicates that corn planting in the U.S. is on track, with 3% of the intended area planted, matching last year's progress and slightly ahead of the five-year average. Illinois has seen 2% of its corn area planted, while Tennessee leads with 59%. Cotton planting is also progressing, with 5% completed, on par with last year but just below the average. Meanwhile, spring wheat planting is underway, with 3% of the area planted, aligning with the average. These figures provide a snapshot of the current state of crop planting across the country.