Planting in Kentucky continues to run ahead of average pace

Planting in Kentucky continues to run ahead of average pace

Planting pace for Kentucky’s crops is running ahead of last year and the 5-year average.

The corn crop is 52% planted, compared to the previous year at 24%, and the 5-year average of 36% with 24% of the crop emerged. 

Soybeans are 27% planted compared to 11% last year and the 5-year average of 12%. Winter wheat conditions are mostly good, as 11% of the crop is rated excellent and 53% is rated good.  In addition to planting corn and soybeans, farmers have been setting tobacco transplants and 12% of the crop is rated excellent and 79% is called good.  Pasture conditions are rated 65% good to excellent.

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