Heavy rains have delayed fieldwork for many farmers in Tennessee.
Corn is 13 percent planted, running just behind the 5-year average. Soybeans are 8 percent planted, ahead of last year’s pace and the 5-year average.
Winter wheat is 71 percent jointed and 11 percent headed, with 75 percent rated good to excellent.
Pastures are 58% good to excellent as cool season grasses continue to green up. Apples are 61% blooming and 68 percent of strawberries are rated good to excellent.
