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

Investors had expected a % 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 29 5 -16
California 30 10 5
Colorado 98 7 4
Idaho 96 6 1
Illinois 70 17 -1
Indiana 67 20 2
Kansas 80 20 1
Michigan 75 24 2
Missouri 58 17 4
Montana 90 14 3
Nebraska 95 5 3
North Carolina 24 8 0
Ohio 68 30 -10
Oklahoma 51 14 -18
Oregon 90 9 11
South Dakota 95 6 1
Texas 70 6 0
Washington 98 2 3
18 States 76 13   -1