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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.
Minnesota Crop Planting Progress Remains Minimal
Minnesota Crop Planting Progress Remains Minimal
Minnesota Crop Planting Progress Remains Minimal
Planting progress remains minimal as Minnesota farmers struggle with a soggy spring. In its weekly crop weather report for Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that spring wheat planting inched forward to 3 percent by Sunday. That compares with 96 percent last year at this time, and a five-year average of 41 percent.
High Soil Moisture Delays Minn. Farm Fieldwork
High Soil Moisture Delays Minn. Farm Fieldwork
High Soil Moisture Delays Minn. Farm Fieldwork
The high soil moisture that's contributing to flooding across Minnesota is keeping farmers from getting started on fieldwork. In its weekly crop-weather report for Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the soil is still too wet for fieldwork in some areas, and more warm, dry weather is needed.