Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Farmers continue to make progress on crop planting

Helped by a stretch of favorable weather, Kentucky’s farmers continue to make up ground on getting their row crops planted. As of Sunday, 95 percent of the state’s corn crop had emerged, and 79 percent was rated in good or excellent condition, according to a USDA weekly report. Corn has grown to an average of 21 inches, with the most advanced corn averaging 35 inches.

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