FARMINGTON, Minn. (6/18/18) — Despite rainfall across the state, Minnesota farmers were able to find 3.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 17, 2018, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities for the week included spraying weeds, baling hay, and picking rocks. Nearly all of Minnesota’s corn has emerged. Corn condition decreased slightly to 88 percent good to excellent. The soybeans crop was 96 percent emerged, 9 days ahead of average. Soybean condition rated 83 percent good to excellent. The first sugarbeet rating was 90 percent good to excellent. Read the complete press release below:
Minnesota Crop Progress and Waterhemp and Herbicide Restrictions for Soybeans
