Winter wheat planting in the USA is breaking records, grain levels are at average values, and corn and soybean crops are also on the rise.

According to the latest data from the USDA, as of September 22, 25% of the planned areas for winter wheat sowing have already been sown in the USA, which represents a growth of 14% over the past week. This figure exceeds last year's level by 23% and the average level of the past 5 years by 24%.

Reports indicate that the germination rate of grain crops in the country accounts for 4% of the total sown area. This figure is slightly below the five-year average level of 5% (6% the year before).

Regarding other crops, farmers continue actively harvesting corn, which as of September 22 has been harvested from 14% of the planned fields, representing a 5% increase in the past week. Last year at the same time, 13% of the harvest was collected, and over the past 5 years – 11%. More than 61% of the crops have reached maturity, exceeding the five-year average level of 55%. Of these, 65% are in good or excellent condition, which is consistent with last year.

The soybean harvest also continues, with 13% of the areas harvested by September 22, showing a 7% increase over the week. Last year, 10% of the harvest was collected, and over the past 5 years – 8%. Approximately 64% of the soybean crops are in good or excellent condition, consistent with last year.