Corn planting is wrapping up in South Dakota, and farmers are turning their focus to finishing up soybeans.

The Agriculture Department says in its weekly crop report that 96 percent of the corn crop is in the ground, and soybean planting is 83 percent complete. About three-fourths of both crops are rated in good to excellent condition.

The report says the northern and eastern parts of the state got up to an inch of rain over the past week, and some areas also got hail. Insects continue to be an issue with the alfalfa hay crop, along with the unfavorable moisture conditions.

Pasture and range conditions statewide are rated 79 percent good to excellent. Stock water supplies are 90 percent adequate to surplus.

The Associated Press contributed to this story


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