The latest USDA Crop Progress report shows both corn planting and emergence rates are well ahead of last year's progress.

The latest Crop Progress report from USDA shows both corn and soybean planting progress remains above last year's progress.

The latest USDA Crop Progress report showed the rate of both corn planting and corn emergence remain well ahead of last year's progress.

According to the most recent USDA Crop Progress report, 80% of corn in the U.S. was planted as of the week ended May 17, nearly double the 44% planted this time last year.

The most recent USDA crop progress report showed corn planting progress increase significantly over the previous week. Planting progress reached 27% planted vs. 7% in the previous week, above the five year average of 20% and the 12% planted this time last year.