According to USDA crop tour data, in the USA as of November 26, 2024/25 winter wheat was planted in 91% of the planned area (+4% for the week). For comparison, last year this indicator in the specified period was 0%, and on average for the last 5 years – 89%.
In general, 50% of crops in the country are in good and excellent condition (+2% per week), which is much better than the level of the previous year (34%) and the average of the last 5 years (46%).
In addition, as of the reporting date, corn harvesting in the USA was completed on 96% of the planned areas (+3% per week; 99% – a year earlier; 95% – over the last 5 years), sunflower – on 86% (+8% per week).
Source: Apkinform