For the week ending May 2, 2021, there were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Topsoil moisture supplies rated 25% very short, 42% short, 33% adequate, and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 24% very short, 46% short, 30% adequate, and 0% surplus.
Field Crops Report:
Corn planted was 25%, behind 34% last year, but ahead of 13% for the five-year average.
Soybeans planted was 8%, near 10% last year, but ahead of 3% average.
Winter wheat condition rated 3% very poor, 14% poor, 45% fair, 38% good, and 0% excellent.
Spring wheat planted was 81%, well ahead of 57% last year and 54% average. Emerged was 46%, well ahead of 16% last year and 26% average.
Oats planted was 74%, ahead of 68% last year and 55% average. Emerged was 31%, ahead of 23% last year, and near 29% average.
Pasture and Range Report:
Pasture and range conditions rated 6% very poor, 45% poor, 32% fair, 16% good, and 1% excellent.
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