Planting Continues, Between Rains, for Minnesota Farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJON News) - Minnesota farmers made small gains in the 2024 planting season last week.

The National Weather Service says rain showers touched almost every corner of the state, leaving between .60 to 4 inches of rain.

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This Week’s Crop Progress Report:  

Corn Planting:

• Percent complete for the week ending May 5th: 42%
• Percent complete for the week ending April 28th: 30%
• Five-year average: 38%

Soybean Planting:

• Percent complete for the week ending May 5th: 17%
• Percent complete for the week ending April 28th: 14%
• Five-year average: 19%

Spring Wheat:

• Percent complete for the week ending May 5th: 51%
• Percent complete for the week ending April 28th: 48%
• Five-year average: 25%

Topsoil Moisture Condition:

• Very Short: 2%
• Short: 10%
• Adequate: 65%
• Surplus: 23%

Subsoil Moisture:

• Very Short: 4%
• Short: 16%
• Adequate: 65%
• Surplus: 15%

The USDA publishes the Crop Progress Report every Monday through the growing season. To view this week’s report, click here.

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