There were 4 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending May 25, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Heartland Regional Field Office.

Statewide, the average temperature was 59.4 degrees, 6 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.56 inches, 0.63 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3% very short, 18% short, 65% adequate, and 14% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 4% very short, 23% short, 59% adequate, and 14% surplus.

Corn planted reached 82%, compared to 78% last year, and the five-year average of 87%. Corn emerged reached 70%, compared to 63% last year, and the five-year average of 69%. Corn condition was rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 28% fair, 55% good, and 12% excellent.

Soybeans planted reached 75%, compared to 70% las

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