For the week ending May 9, 2021, there were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Topsoil moisture supplies rated 24% very short, 43% short, 33% adequate, and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 22% very short, 48% short, 30% adequate, and 0% surplus.
Field Crops Report:
Corn planted was 66%, ahead of 49% last year, and well ahead of 30% for the five-year average. Emerged was 3%, near 6% last year, and equal to average.
Soybeans planted was 32%, ahead of 21% last year, and well ahead of 10% average. Emerged was 1%, equal to last year.
Winter wheat condition rated 4% very poor, 16% poor, 39% fair, 40% good, and 1% excellent.
Spring wheat planted was 91%, ahead of 73% last year and 72% average. Emerged was 60%, well ahead of 33% last year, and ahead of 41% average.
Oats condition rated 3% very poor, 15% poor, 41% fair, 41% good, and 0% excellent. Oats planted was 89%, near 86% last year, and ahead of 72% average. Emerged was 57%, ahead of 45% last year and 47% average.
Pasture and Range Report:
Pasture and range conditions rated 9% very poor, 41% poor, 34% fair, 16% good, and 0% excellent.
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