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Favorable weather allows for uninterrupted fieldworkMinnesota Minnesota producers planted nearly half of the state's soybeans during the week ending May 25, according to National Agricultural Statistics Service, Minnesota Field Office, May 28. Favorable weather conditions allowed an uninterrupted week of fieldwork in most areas. Statewide, on average, there were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week. As of May 25, plantings of corn, potatoes, and small grains were almost complete. The average temperature for the week was 54.9 degrees, 3.8 degrees below normal. Statewide topsoil moisture supplies as of May 23 were rated 1 percent very short, 8 percent short, 81 percent adequate, and 10 percent surplus. As of May 25, corn planted was 95 percent complete compared to 99 percent last year and 96 percent for the 5-year average. Corn was 34 percent emerged compared to 91 percent last year and 74 percent average. Land prepared for soybean planting was 85 percent complete compared to 98 percent last year and 91 percent average. Soybeans were 72 percent planted compared to 91 percent last year and 73 percent average. Spring wheat was 71 percent emerged compared to 93 percent last year and 81 percent average. Oats were 69 percent emerged compared to 94 percent last year and 87 percent average. Barley was 73 percent emerged compared to 94 percent last year and 78 percent average. Pasture conditions were rated 32 percent fair, 47 percent good, and 9 percent excellent. Alfalfa conditions were rated 29 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 14 percent excellent. 6/2/08 Date: 5/28/08
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