South Dakota soil moisture rated mostly short to adequate

For the week ending March 26, 2023, topsoil moisture supplies in South Dakota rated 4% very short, 23% short, 69% adequate, and 4% surplus, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 9% very short, 34% short, 54% adequate, and 3% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Winter wheat condition rated 3% very poor, 11% poor, 64% fair, 21% good, and 1% excellent.

Weekly reports will begin April 3 for the 2023 season.