What are the current completion rates for US corn and soybean plantings, and how do they compare to last year and the five-year average?

US corn plantings are 93% completed, which is slightly ahead of both last season’s 92% and the five-year average of 92%. Soybean plantings are at 87%, outpacing last season’s 83% and the five-year average of 80%.

How do the emergence rates and initial condition ratings compare between corn and soybeans in the latest USDA report?

Corn emergence stands at 76%, matching 2025’s level and exceeding the five-year average of 74%; its initial condition ratings are 1% very poor, 4% poor, 28% fair, 57% good, and 10% excellent. Soybean emergence is at 65%, ahead of last year’s 61% and the five-year average of 57%; its initial condition ratings are 1% very poor, 4% poor, 29% fair, 57% good, and 9% excellent.

US corn plantings at 93% completed with soybeans at 87%

Jun 1, 2026

According to the USDA Crop Progress Report, US corn planting reached 93% completion and soybeans 87%, both ahead of last season and five-year averages. Crop conditions remain favorable with majority rated good or excellent.

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