The USDA says most of Tennessee experienced warmer and wetter than normal conditions during March.

Nearly the entire state is reporting adequate to surplus soil moisture levels, leading to localized flooding and likely delaying planting.

72% of winter wheat is rated good to excellent, up 10% from February, while 46% of pastures and rangelands are called good to excellent, an improvement of 20%.

69% of Tennessee’s cattle herd is in good to excellent shape, 12% higher, and 78% of the state have adequate to surplus hay and roughage supplies, 1% lower.

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