Corn planting progress is nearly even with the five-year average according to a report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. With 17 percent of total corn acres planted by April 23, progress fell only one percentage point short of the five-year average. Additionally, the percentage of acres of corn that has emerged was on track with the five-year average of four percent in this report which first documents this stage of progress for the season.
Progress surpassed the five-year average in Texas by nine percentage points. Minnesota saw the greatest lags in progress with acres planted totaling eleven percentage points lower than the five-year average.
To view the full report released today, click here.
COVID-19 Resources
NCGA is taking a series of actions to do our part to help contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the economic fallout it is creating for corn farmers and our customers. Short term, this means instituting policies to protect the health and safety of our stakeholders and the broader communities we serve. Long term, we’re focused on creating solutions to help corn farmers and our customers recover from the financial impacts of this crisis.
CommonGround
CommonGround is a group of farmers connecting with consumers through conversations about science and research and personal stories about food and misinformation surrounding farming. Supported by the NCGA and state corn organizations.
SHP
The Soil Health Partnership (SHP) is a farmer-led initiative that fosters transformation in agriculture through improved soil health. Administered by NCGA the partnership has more than 220 working farms enrolled in 16 states. SHP’s mission is to utilize science and data to partner with farmers who are adopting conservation agricultural practices that improve the economic and environmental sustainability of the farm.
