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Iowa sees big jump in corn planting

Over one-half of Iowa’s corn acreage was planted last week—54 percent to be exact.  That pushes the corn planted percentage to 68 percent, eight days ahead of the five-year average.

Soybean planting reached 11 percent, four days ahead of average.

Topsoil moisture levels rated 84 percent adequate and five percent surplus, while subsoil moisture rated 82 percent adequate and three percent surplus.

Pasture condition improved to 64 percent good to excellent and 29 percent fair.