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CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION

4/9/25

The first weekly crop progress and condition report of the season shows one percent of soybeans planted as of Sunday, compared to 2% last year.  The USDA says no corn has been planted yet. 

According to the USDA there were 1.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 6th.  Statewide, the average temperature was 47.2 degrees, 0.1 degrees below normal.  Precipitation averaged 3.39 inches, 2.71 inches above normal.  Topsoil moisture supply was rated 1% very short, 11% short, 54% adequate, and 34% surplus.  Subsoil moisture supply was rated 1% very short, 31% short, 45% adequate, and 23% surplus.

Soybeans planted reached 1%.  Winter wheat condition was rated 2% poor, 35% fair, 55% good, and 8% excellent.