Dan Quinn

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With planting now wrapped up nationwide, corn emergence is nearing completion across much of the Corn Belt. Emergence in Indiana has progressed well, reaching 89%, up from 81% the previous week, although it is still slightly behind the five-year average of 94%.





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As of May 16, 2025, 62% of the U.S. corn crop has been planted, ahead of both last year’s pace (47%) and the 5-year average of 56% (Table 1). Favorable weather conditions last week allowed farmers across much of the Corn Belt and northern states to make strong progress. Southern states continue to lead progress, with Texas (84%), North Carolina (86%), and Tennessee (76%) nearing completion of early vegetative establishment. Across the Corn Belt, planting activity accelerated sharply. Iowa climbed to 76%, Minnesota reached 75%, and Nebraska advanced to 73%, all well ahead of their historical averages. Illinois also made significant gains, jumping from 32% to 54%. While Ohio (25%) and Wisconsin (44%) remain behind their average pace. Warmer temperatures and drier conditions are expected to support continued improvement in seedbed preparation, emergence, and early stand establishment in the coming weeks. In Indiana, the USDA-NASS report indicates that 45% of[Read More…]