Arkansas farmers made significant planting progress last week.

As of Sunday, the USDA reports more than half of the corn crop is planted at 68% complete, ahead of the 5-year average of 53%. The crop is rated 66% good to excellent with 39% emerged.

Soybean planting reached 34%, more than double the average pace for this time of year, with 16% emerged.

51% of rice is planted, ahead of the average 32%, with 21% of the crop emerged.

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