Heavy rains in Tennessee have brought up to 10 inches of rain to farm fields, causing some flooding. The latest USDA weekly crop report reveals that topsoil moisture supplies have a 57 percent surplus, while subsoil moisture supplies have a 39 percent surplus due to the heavy rains. Pastures are greening up, with 46 percent rated as good to excellent.
Winter wheat in Tennessee is also looking promising, with 68 percent rated as good to excellent and 38 percent of the crop already headed. Despite the wet conditions, Tennessee farmers have managed to plant three percent of the corn crop and two percent of soybeans.
However, some eastern counties in the state are still experiencing abnormally dry conditions as of April 1st. The excessive moisture is affecting fieldwork and planting progress in certain areas.
As planting season begins in Tennessee, farmers are facing challenges with the wet conditions in certain areas. The surplus of moisture in the soil is delaying planting progress, but overall crop conditions are looking favorable. The USDA will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on crop progress in the coming weeks.
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