Key facts
- As of May 31, 93% of the corn crop in the top 18 corn-growing states is planted.
- As of May 31, 87% of the soybean crop in the top 18 soybean-growing states is planted.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that as of May 31, 93% of the corn crop in the top 18 corn-growing states has been planted. Concurrently, 87% of the soybean crop in the nation's top 18 soybean-growing states was in the ground. This data provides insight into the progress of the agricultural season and potential yields.