By Scout Nelson
For the week ending September 29, 2024, there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture was rated 16% very short, 42% short, 40% adequate, and 2% surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 19% very short, 43% short, 37% adequate, and 1% surplus.
Field Crops Report:
Winter wheat planting reached 32%, which matches both last year and the five-year average. Around 10% of the crop has emerged, slightly below last year’s 11%.
Corn condition was reported at 15% very poor, 17% poor, 31% fair, 29% good, and 8% excellent. Corn maturity was at 92%, consistent with last year, and ahead of the five-year average. Harvested corn reached 53%, outperforming last year's 47% and well above the 39% average.
Soybean condition rated 6% very poor, 13% poor, 31% fair, 42% good, and 8% excellent. About 73% of soybeans had dropped leaves, slightly behind last year’s 76% but ahead of the average. The soybean harvest stood at 11%, slightly trailing last year’s 20%.
Sorghum condition was rated 10% very poor, 15% poor, 36% fair, 34% good, and 5% excellent. Sorghum maturity reached 60%, exceeding both last year and the average, with 17% already harvested.
Cotton condition rated 2% very poor, 15% poor, 34% fair, 44% good, and 5% excellent. Cotton harvesting was at 8%, progressing faster than last year’s 4%.
Sunflower harvesting was at 11%, behind last year’s 20%, but ahead of the average of 6%.
Pasture and Range Report:
Pasture and range conditions were reported at 10% very poor, 20% poor, 43% fair, 24% good, and 3% excellent.
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Categories: Kansas, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Sorghum, Weather