Major Arkansas crops nearing planting finish line

Major Arkansas crops nearing planting finish line

Planting for all major crops in Arkansas is nearing the finish line.

The USDA reports as of Sunday corn is 98% planted with 93% emerged and a condition rating of 68% good to excellent.

Cotton planting is 79% complete with 45% emerged and 88% of peanuts are planted with 52% emerged.

Rice is 95% planted with 85% emerged and 70% of the crop is considered good to excellent.

Soybean planting has reached 83% complete with 68% emerged and a rating of 65% good to excellent.

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