Winter wheat emergence slightly behind average pace in South Dakota

For the week ending November 27, 2022, there were 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork in South Dakota, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Topsoil moisture supplies rated 48% very short, 40% short, 12% adequate, and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 41% very short, 43% short, 16% adequate, and 0% surplus.

Winter wheat condition rated 5% very poor, 24% poor, 44% fair, 25% good, and 2% excellent. Winter wheat emerged was 95%, behind 100% last year and 99% average.