A report Monday from the Missouri Agricultural Statistics Service shows 97 percent of the corn crop has emerged, one day ahead of normal but a month behind last year's figure. Fifty-four percent of the corn is rated in good or excellent condition.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - A week with plenty of dry weather helped Missouri farmers catch up on their planting, most of which is at least three weeks behind last year's pace but right at the five-year average.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - A week with plenty of dry weather helped Missouri farmers catch up on their planting, most of which is at least three weeks behind last year's pace but right at the five-year average.