14% of U.S. corn, 8% of soybeans planted

Bet weather continues to stymie corn and soybean planting in much of the Corn Belt.

The USDA says 14% of U.S. corn is planted as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average of 33%, with 3% of the crop emerged, compared to 6% on average.

8% of soybeans have been planted, compared to 13% normally in early May.

27% of winter wheat is rated good to excellent, unchanged on the week, with 23% of the crop headed, compared to the usual rate of 29%.

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