The U.S.D.A. crop report shows 98% of the corn crop is planted, eight days ahead of last year and 11 days ahead of the five-year average.
Eighty-five percent of the corn crop has emerged — with 77% reported in good to excellent condition. Ninety-four percent of soybeans had been planted by Sunday, more than one week ahead of last year and 15 days ahead of normal.
Sixty-seven percent of soybeans have emerged and the first condition report shows 71 percent are rated in good to excellent condition.