3 States still have 50% or more of their corn to plant

Farmers in Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania still have to plant at least 50% of their corn crop according to USDA’s latest Crop Progress report. Monday’s update shows corn planting progress has passed the halfway point in 15 out of the top 18 corn growing states.

Michigan

According to UDSA’s Prospective Plantings report published on March 28, Michigan farmers are expected to plant 2.25 million acres of corn in 2024.

As of the week ending May 19, 50% of the Michigan corn crop has been planted. Although that’s a 24 percentage point increase from the week prior, progress still falls short of the 52% five-year average and planting progress last year at this time.

Ohio

USDA’s Prospective Plantings report anticipated 3.3 million acres of corn will be planted in Ohio this year.

The week ending May 19, 46% of Ohio corn has been planted. That means farmers planted 10% of the state’s corn in that seven day period, passing the five-year average of 44%. However, this year’s planting pace is behind last year at this time when Ohio farmers had 55% of their corn crop in the ground.

Pennsylvania

USDA expected Pennsylvania farmers to plant 1.05 million acres of corn this growing season.

Monday’s Crop Progress report shows 33% of Pennsylvania corn has been planted. That’s up just 4% from the week prior. This year’s progress falls short of the five-year average of 45% and progress last year at this time which was reported to be 57%.