A rainy week in Tennessee slowed down fieldwork.

The storms also caused some damage to farm buildings and some power outages.

The UDSA says 75% of corn is planted, compared to the five-year average of 76%, with 52% of the crop emerged, compared to 53% on average.

25% of soybeans are planted, compared to 17% on average, with 8% emerged, compared to the usual rate of 2%.

98% of winter wheat is jointing and 80% has headed, with 76% of the crop called good to excellent.

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