For the week ending April 17, 2022, there were 3.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Topsoil moisture supplies rated 21% very short, 39% short, 35% adequate, and 5% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 23% very short, 39% short, 35% adequate, and 3% surplus.
Field Crops Report:
Winter wheat condition rated 2% very poor, 20% poor, 58% fair, 20% good, and 0% excellent.
Spring wheat planted was 25%, behind 44% last year, but near 22% for the five-year average. Emerged was 1%, behind 13% last year, and near 5% average.
Oats planted was 27%, behind 38% last year, but ahead of 20% average. Emerged was 3%, behind 11% last year, and near 5% average.
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