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US: Warm and dry conditions help Iowa’s planting, but not the crops

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Vegetables
Soybean
Published May 31, 2023

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Last week’s warm and dry conditions helped Iowa’s farmers get a significant amount of planting completed, as USDA officials say 98% of the corn is planted and 94% of the soybeans are planted.

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USDA’s Greg Thessen says 85% of the corn has emerged in Iowa, and 67% of the soybeans have emerged. Ninety-seven percent of the state’s oats have also emerged. The first cutting of alfalfa has is now 52% cut, which is about two weeks ahead of normal. The dryness has hay condition down eight points to 58% of the crop rated good to excellent. Iowa’s topsoil ...
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