The latest USDA Crop Progress Report, released on September 7, shows that winter wheat planting has started in 10 of the top 18 wheat-producing states, reaching 5% completion nationwide-slightly behind the five-year average of 6% for this time of year. While some states show rapid progress, others are falling behind historical norms.

Here's a breakdown of where each reporting state stands:

Washington
With 40% of winter wheat planted, Washington leads all states. This marks a 23-point jump from the previous week and is well ahead of both last year's pace (32%) and the five-year average of 28%.

Nebraska
Nebraska's planting progress reached 8%, ahead of both last year's 6% and the five-year average of 5%. Farmers are making steady early-season gains.

Colorado
In Colorado, 6% of winter wheat has been planted, up 5 percentage points from last week. However, this is below last year's 16% and the five-year average of 17%, indicating a slower start.

Texas
Texas winter wheat planting is at 5%, matching the five-year average but just below last year's 6%. Planting progress is steady and on par with expectations.

Idaho
Idaho also reports 5% completion, a 4-point increase over the previous week. However, the state remains 1 point behind last year and 2 points below its five-year average.

Oregon
Oregon reached 5% planted, up 3 percentage points from the prior week. This puts the state 1 point ahead of last year and above the five-year average of 4%.

South Dakota
Only 4% of winter wheat has been planted in South Dakota. That's well below last year's 11% and the five-year average of 9%, suggesting a delayed start.

Indiana
Indiana has reported 2% planted, in line with last year and 1 percentage point ahead of the five-year average.

Kansas
The top winter wheat-producing state, Kansas, has reported just 1% planted, compared to 4% last year and a five-year average of 2%.

Montana
Montana matches Kansas with only 1% of winter wheat planted. This figure is down from 2% last year and well below the five-year average of 5%, indicating a slow kickoff to the season.

The report underscores regional variability in winter wheat planting progress. Washington and Nebraska are pacing ahead, while Montana, Kansas, and South Dakota are lagging. As weather conditions and soil moisture continue to influence fieldwork, growers and analysts will closely watch next week's data for signs of acceleration or further delay.