Cool weather is likely to blame as corn planting in Iowa is pacing a little behind normal.

The latest weekly crop report from USDA says 20 percent of intended corn acres are planted, compared to the five-year average of 22 percent.  Planting progress did jump 16 percentage points on the week despite below normal temperatures and some snow.

Soybean planting is 6 percent complete, three days ahead of average.

Iowa’s expected oat crop is 83 percent planted, about a week faster than the five-year average.

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