Corn and soybean planting begins in Kentucky

Corn and soybean planting begins in Kentucky

Corn and soybean planting is underway in Kentucky.

In USDA’s first weekly crop progress and condition report of the season, the agency says 2% of corn is planted, up one percentage point from this time last year and 1% of soybeans are planted. 36% of tobacco transplants have also been seeded.

Kentucky’s winter wheat crop is rated 70% good to excellent. There are reports of freeze damage in some areas; 20% moderate, 48% light and 32% with no damage.

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