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10% of Iowa corn, 5% of soybeans planted

Colder temperatures and a variety of precipitation limited fieldwork opportunities for Iowa farmers last week.

The USDA says as of Sunday 10% of the state’s corn crop has been planted, nine days ahead of last year but equal to the five-year average.

Five percent of the expected soybean crop has been planted, 10 days ahead of last year and three days ahead of average.

Sixty-seven percent of Oats are planted with 10 percent of the crop emerged.

Calving continues with some cattle let out to pasture. Livestock were doing well although some lots are muddy.