CORN PLANTING NEARS COMPLETION

Corn producers were wrapping up planting with some switching planters over to soybeans. High winds hindered spraying and caused lodging in wheat in some areas. Hay cutting was in full swing. Although hay quality was generally good, many producers reported below average yields. Cattle producers reported a few instances of insect pressure on their herds. There were 5.8 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moisture was 1 percent very short, 7 percent short, 79 percent adequate and 13 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 5 percent short, 77 percent adequate and 18 percent surplus. Continue reading at TN_05_22_17. The U.S. Crop Progress report can be read at CropProg-05-22-2017.