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Minnesota planting progress remains ahead of normal
May 30, 2017, 17:51 PM
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Corn and soybean planting remains ahead of normal in Minnesota despite less-than-ideal weather last week.
The USDA says cool temperatures and cloudy skies prevented fields from drying, as farmers wait for more warmth and sunshine to aid crop development and allow planting to wrap up.
Southeast Minnesota farmer Ryan Buck agrees.
“If we could just get some heat and some sun, things are looking pretty good so far.”
Buck, who farms in Goodhue County, finished planting corn May 12th and soybeans the following week.
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