The USDA overnight revealed weekly data on the progress of US winter wheat plantings, for the 2027 harvest.

Investors had expected a 65% figure, according to a Reuters poll.

Comparable data a year ago are unavailable, because of US government closure from 1 October to 12 November 2025.

State Planting progress (%)
Change on week Change on year Difference from 5-year average
Arkansas 24 7 -9
California 20 5 2
Colorado 91 17 0
Idaho 90 17 1
Illinois 53 25 2
Indiana 47 16 -2
Kansas 60 16 -9
Michigan 51 18 -10
Missouri 41 16 3
Montana 76 7 -3
Nebraska 90 9 0
North Carolina 16 8 2
Ohio 38 21 -24
Oklahoma 37 9 -22
Oregon 81 17 15
South Dakota 89 11 0
Texas 64 10 0
Washington 96 4 6
18 States 63 12   -6