For the week ending October 24, 2021, there were 4.4 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Topsoil moisture supplies rated 18% very short, 29% short, 48% adequate, and 5% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 24% very short, 36% short, 37% adequate, and 3% surplus.
Field Crops Report:
Corn harvested was 64%, behind 77% last year, but well ahead of 39% for the five-year average.
Soybeans harvested was 93%, near 94% last year, but ahead of 75% average.
Winter wheat condition rated 18% very poor, 29% poor, 22% fair, 29% good, and 2% excellent. Winter wheat emerged was 69%, behind 79% last year and 81% average.
Sorghum harvested was 79%, behind 86% last year, but well ahead of 49% average.
Sunflowers harvested was 42%, ahead of 37% last year and 31% average.
Pasture and Range Report:
Pasture and range conditions rated 42% very poor, 36% poor, 17% fair, 5% good, and 0% excellent.
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