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

Investors had expected an 86% 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 54 25 -5
California 35 5 0
Colorado 99 1 3
Idaho 98 2 0
Illinois 84 14 3
Indiana 78 11 1
Kansas 86 6 -1
Michigan 84 9 1
Missouri 74 16 6
Montana 95 5 1
Nebraska 98 3 4
North Carolina 43 19 6
Ohio 88 20 2
Oklahoma 62 11 -17
Oregon 95 5 7
South Dakota 97 2 1
Texas 77 7 2
Washington 99 1 2
18 States 83 7   -1