Colder temperatures and a variety of precipitation limited fieldwork opportunities for Iowa farmers last week.
The USDA says as of Sunday 10% of the state’s corn crop has been planted, nine days ahead of last year but equal to the five-year average.
Five percent of the expected soybean crop has been planted, 10 days ahead of last year and three days ahead of average.
Sixty-seven percent of Oats are planted with 10 percent of the crop emerged.