Crops: Improving soil moisture; Early planting progress

69% of Minnesota reporting "adequate" topsoil moisture

+20% jump from last week's numbers

84% of spring wheat planted in Minnesota as of this week

17% 5 year running average

Create a More Connected Minnesota

MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.

Source: USDA/MN Ag News

Rainy week in Minnesota:

Ah, that felt good! That's the first time in months I've been able to type the phrase "rainy week."

Widespread rainfall helped boost topsoil moisture in Minnesota last week. 69% of topsoil is now reported as "adequate" according to this week's Minnesota Crop Report. That's up from 49% last week, or a full 20%.

Some areas have picked up 2" to 3" of rainfall in the past week including.

-North Mankato 2.21"

-Rosemount 2.22"

-Wheaton 2.52"

-Wadena 3.12"

Our record mild March in Minnesota means filed prep and planting is ahead of schedule. 84% of spring wheat is in the ground now, compared with 0% last year and 17% for the 5 year running average!

Source: USDA/MN Ag News

PH