Soil moisture rated mostly adequate during December in South Dakota

For the week ending December 31, 2023, topsoil moisture supplies in South Dakota rated 3% very short, 18% short, 71% adequate, and 8% surplus, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 5% very short, 26% short, 65% adequate, and 4% surplus.

Winter wheat condition rated 1% very poor, 7% poor, 38% fair, 48% good, and 6% excellent.