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MO planting continues slow pace

Planting continued its behind average pace in Missouri last week with only about a day suitable for fieldwork because of moisture.

USDA says 32 percent of the state’s corn crop is planted, more than 30 percent behind last year and the five – year average. Ten percent of the crop has emerged, 26 percent behind last year.

Seven percent of Missouri’s soybean crop is planted, less than half of last year’s total.

Missouri cotton planting is nearly on pace with the average at 20 percent.

Rice planting is nearly a third complete, 41 percent behind last year.

Missouri’s winter wheat crop fell slightly to 93 percent fair or better. The crop remains well above the national average.

Pasture conditions in the state improved last week but are nearly all fair or good; 59 percent rated good, and 35 percent rated fair. Ground gained moisture on the week; topsoil moisture is 64 percent adequate and 36 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture is 81 percent adequate and 16 percent surplus.