Crop Progress – Corn planting slightly ahead of expectations at 85% complete; remaining progress data in line with expectations

85% of the corn crop is planted, up 10 points from last week and slightly ahead of expectations. Corn planting has had a nice run and is 10 points above its 5-year average and 14 points better than last years pace. With the rains moving in last week, 5 states now trail their respective 5-year averages, up from 3…