From corn and soybeans to apples, Tennessee crops ahead of the average

From corn and soybeans to apples, Tennessee crops ahead of the average

Corn and soybean planting in Tennessee is well ahead of the 5-year average.  Twenty-nine percent of the corn crop has been planted, compared to 5% last week and the 5-year average of 16%.  Soybeans are 7% planted, above last year and the 5-year average of 1%.  Cotton is 1% planted. 

Apples are also ahead of the average with 70% in full bloom compared to last year at 52% and the 5-year average of 58%. 

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