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Minnesota Farmers Make Harvest Progress
Minnesota Farmers Make Harvest Progress
Minnesota Farmers Make Harvest Progress
Minnesota farmers continue to make progress on the corn and soybean harvests. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Monday that the soybean harvest advanced to 16 percent complete as of Sunday, compared with 1 percent for the five-year average. The corn harvest advanced to 12 percent, compared with a 1 percent average.
Despite Rain Break, MN Rapid Harvest Continues
Despite Rain Break, MN Rapid Harvest Continues
Despite Rain Break, MN Rapid Harvest Continues
Minnesota farmers continue to make rapid progress on harvesting, despite a brief rainfall interruption. The U.S. Agriculture Department's weekly crop weather report for Minnesota said Monday that last Wednesday's rain only amounted to 0.3 inches in the southwest to 0.8 inches in the north-central and northeast parts.
Development of Minnesota Crops Advances Significantly
Development of Minnesota Crops Advances Significantly
Development of Minnesota Crops Advances Significantly
The development of Minnesota's major crops has advanced significantly thanks to last week's high heat and humidity. In its weekly crop weather report for Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that 54 percent of the corn crop is at or beyond the silking stage. That's an advance of 43 points from a week earlier, although it's still 10 points below the five-year average.
Storms Affect Minnesota Farming As Dry Stretch Ends
Storms Affect Minnesota Farming As Dry Stretch Ends
Storms Affect Minnesota Farming As Dry Stretch Ends
Last week's storms ended Minnesota's longest stretch of dry weather this summer, and it's having an impact on Minnesota agriculture. In its weekly crop weather report for the state, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says topsoil moisture supplies are rated 31 surplus, up from 21 percent the previous week. A statewide average of 3.8 days were suitable for fieldwork.
Minnesota Crops Get Boost From Warm Week
Minnesota Crops Get Boost From Warm Week
Minnesota Crops Get Boost From Warm Week
Minnesota crops have benefited from another week of warm temperatures and adequate soil moisture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that most fieldwork resumed across Minnesota last week after several wet weeks caused delays. But the agency also said Monday in its weekly crop weather report for Minnesota that excess soil moisture is still a problem in northern areas.

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