According to analysts, the USDA, as of June 18, sowing of soybeans in the U.S. were performed on 96% of the planned area, which is 1% higher than the same date last year and 3% - average annual data for 5 years. This clarifies that by that date the germination of oilseeds were obtained for 89% (88%; 84%) of crops.

At the same time, crop condition slightly worse than last year: in good to excellent condition is 67% against 66% last week and 73% in the past year.

As for corn, in good to excellent condition on June 18 was 67% of crops grain vs 75% last year. Shoots were obtained on 98% (99%; 98%) sown area.

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