97% of South Dakota corn, 93% of soybeans planted

The USDA says planting is winding down in South Dakota.

Ninety-seven percent of the state’s corn crop is planted, compared to 100% last year. Eighty-five percent of the crop has emerged.

Ninety-three percent of soybeans are planted, compared to the five-year-average of 89 percent. Fifty-five percent of the crop has emerged.

Ninety-six percent of the spring wheat crop has emerged with eight percent headed. Winter wheat was 55 percent headed.

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