As reported by NASS on April 18, 2011

Multiple storm systems passed through the state last week, keeping farmers out of fields and delaying spring planting. By week’s end, 20 percent of Tennessee’s corn acreage had been planted, about half of what is typical for this time of year. By week’s end, both strawberries and winter wheat were rated in mostly good condition. The winter wheat crop continued to progress towards maturity at a near-average pace. Cool season hay and pasture grasses have thrived as a result of the abundant moisture, and pasture conditions were reported as mostly good. Producers continued to apply fertilizer or herbicide to fields as weather allowed.

There was an average of 3.5 days suitable for fieldwork across the state last week. Topsoil moisture levels were rated 66 percent adequate and 34 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels were rated 2 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and 26 percent surplus. Temperatures for the week were near average across the state. Precipitation levels averaged well above normal for all regions of the state, with Middle Tennessee receiving over two inches of rain beyond what is normally expected.