Across the Corn Belt, a significant rainfall event is underway west of the Mississippi River, curtailing fieldwork anew. Although dry weather prevails in the eastern Corn Belt, most planting activities remain stalled by excessive soil moisture. On May 5, topsoil moisture was rated at least one-half surplus in Ohio (83% surplus), Illinois (74%), Indiana (71%), Michigan (61%), and Missouri (54%).
On the
Plains, chilly, damp, showery weather in most areas remains an impediment to
planting activities and crop emergence and development.
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