Above average temps and little precipitation resulted in 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork across Minnesota for the week ending June 4th, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Fieldwork consisted of planting, replanting, applying chemicals and fertilizers and cutting hay. Lack of rain has some producers concerned about small grains and pastures.
Corn planting reached 98% complete, 1 week ahead of last year and 5 days ahead of the 5 year average. Corn emergence reached 88%. Corn condition was rated 77% good to excellent.
Soybean planting was 94% complete, nearly 2 weeks ahead of last year and 8 days ahead of the 5 year average. Soybean emergence reached 74%.
Iowa saw isolated rain showers during the week, leading to 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork statewide.
Farmers were still planting some corn and soybeans, however nearly all planting activities are finished. There are limited reports of crop replanting in certain fields.
Corn emergence reached 94%, 1 week ahead of last year and 8 days ahead of the 5 year average. Corn condition declined 5 percentage points to 72% good to excellent.
Soybean planting reached 98% complete, 10 days ahead of last year and 2 week ahead of average. Eighty seven percent of soybeans have emerged, 10 days ahead of last year and 12 days ahead of average. Soybean condition was rated 70% good to excellent.