For the week ending November 20, 2022, there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork in South Dakota, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Topsoil moisture supplies rated 43% very short, 42% short, 15% adequate, and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 40% very short, 40% short, 20% adequate, and 0% surplus.
Field Crops Report:
Winter wheat condition rated 6% very poor, 26% poor, 36% fair, 31% good, and 1% excellent. Winter wheat emerged was 88%, behind 95% last year, and near 92% average.
Sunflowers harvested was 96%, ahead of 89% last year and 77% average.
Pasture and Range Report:
Pasture and range conditions rated 36% very poor, 25% poor, 28% fair, 11% good, and 0% excellent.
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