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Rain slows South Dakota planting, haying

There was rain and severe weather in parts of South Dakota this past week. It slowed planting and haying, particularly in south central and southeast South Dakota. Weevils have had an impact on first and second cuttings of alfalfa. Topsoil moisture is 91 percent adequate to surplus.

Winter wheat is 79 percent good to excellent.  Corn is 92 percent planted and is 75 percent good to excellent.  Soybeans are three-quarters planted.

Oats are 75 percent good to excellent.

Two-thirds of South Dakota sorghum is planted, which is twice what’s normal.

Alfalfa is 48 percent good to excellent with 17 percent of the first cutting done.