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28 Apr 2015

Crop Progress

28 Apr 2015
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As reported by NASS on April 27, 2015
CORN PLANTING FINALLY RESTARTS, SOME SOYBEANS AND COTTON PLANTED

At last, weather conditions improved slightly and allowed some fields to dry out enough that corn planting could start again. There were some fields that were still too muddy to plant but producers made as much progress as possible. Some soybeans and cotton were planted, in line with normal averages. There were 2.8 days suitable for field work last week. Topsoil moisture was 56 percent adequate and 44 percent surplus. Continue reading at Crop Progress 4 26 15.

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20 Apr 2015

Crop Progress – April 20, 2015

20 Apr 2015
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As reported by NASS on April 20, 2015
CORN PLANTING PRACTICALLY AT A STANDSTILL

Corn producers suffered another week of wet weather that prevented them from planting corn. The crop is only 6 percent planted compared to a five-year average of 43 percent. Strawberry season is running behind normal because of the cold winter followed by persistent rains. Strawberries, normally available at the end of April, are about 2 weeks behind. There were only 1.1 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moisture was 42 percent adequate and 58 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels were 59 percent adequate, and 41 percent surplus. Continue reading at Crop Progress 4 19 15.

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14 Apr 2015

Crop Progress

14 Apr 2015
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As reported by NASS on April 13, 2015

 CORN PRODUCER’S PATIENCE TRIED

For the second week, producers have been severely restricted from planting corn due to wet weather. Presently, planting is running almost 80 percent behind the 5-year average. Wheat and cattle remain in good condition. Burn down occurred whenever possible. The percent of apples in bloom is in line with the 5-year average. There were 2.6 days suitable for field work. Continue reading at  Crop Progress 4 13 15.

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06 Apr 2015

Crop Progress

06 Apr 2015
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As reported by NASS on April 6, 2015

WHEAT IN GOOD CONDITION; PRODUCERS ANXIOUS TO PLANT CORN

Wet weather has benefitted wheat, which is developing well ahead of last year’s crop. Fifty-eight percent of the winter wheat crop showed no freeze damage and 33 had light damage. A limited number of corn acres have been planted because of wet fields. Continue reading at Crop Progress 4 5 15.

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