Arkansas farmers had half the week available for fieldwork last week, with planting progress depending on where the rain fell.
The USDA says planting and emergence for major crops is ahead of average.
82% of corn is planted, compared to 69% on average, with 54% emerged, compared to the five-year average of 46%, with 65% of the crop called good to excellent.
43% of soybeans are planted and 26% have emerged, both ahead of the normal paces.
