Planting continues for farmers in Arkansas, albeit at a slower pace than average.  Sixteen percent of the corn crop has been planted, behind both last year and the 5-year average. Four percent of the crop has emerged.  Rice planting is 4% complete, running well behind last year and the 5-year average.  Soybeans are 6% planted, ahead of last year and even with the 5-year averages.

Give percent of the winter wheat crop has headed with 79% of the crop rated good to excellent.

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