Some early planted corn fields have emerged, mostly in the southwest and some central areas. Ten percent of the soybean acreage is planted compared with 9 percent a year ago and 6 percent for the average. Other activities during the week included tilling soils, hauling grain to market, applying anhydrous ammonia, preparing equipment, spraying, purchasing supplies, and hauling manure. Four percent of the wheat is headed compared with 11 percent last year and 4 percent for the average. Winter wheat condition is rated 75 percent good to excellent compared with 75 percent a year ago at this time.
Hay supplies are mostly adequate.
Livestock are in mostly good condition. Most of the cattle are now on pasture. Calving remains active. Spring lambing is virtually complete. One of their main concerns is the price of weed control.