WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD-TV) — Dry conditions are slowing winter wheat planting in parts of the country.
USDA’s Brad Rippey says several states are running behind their normal planting pace.
“There are some significant delays in a few spots, notably Colorado coming in this week at 15% planted, but that is quite a bit behind the five-year average of 25% planted. Another state coming in this week with some initial slow planting progress is Nebraska at 5% planted, with the five-year average at 15%. Also in the Northwest, Washington state is 33% planted. That leads the nation, but is still behind the five-year average of 42%.”
Rippey says he will continue monitoring drought conditions, with particular attention on the Great Plains in the coming weeks.
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