Minnesota crops could use more rain

The USDA says some areas of Minnesota have become very dry and need rain.  Seven percent of topsoil moisture was rated very short, with 34% short, 54% adequate, and 5% surplus. Six percent of subsoil moisture was very short, with 29% short, 61% adequate, and 4% surplus.

Corn emergence reached 94 percent complete, 6 days ahead of last year and 4 days ahead of the 5-year average. Seventy-five percent of Minnesota’s corn is in good to excellent condition.

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