Kansas crop progress and condition report for June 2024

By Scout Nelson

For the week ending June 30, 2024, Kansas experienced 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 8% very short, 22% short, 64% adequate, and 6% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 9% very short, 27% short, 61% adequate, and 3% surplus, indicating generally favorable conditions for crop growth.

In the field crops report, winter wheat maturity reached 98%, significantly ahead of last year's 74% and the five-year average of 85%. The winter wheat harvest was 80% complete, well ahead of 39% last year and the 49% average.

Corn condition was rated 2% very poor, 7% poor, 34% fair, 44% good, and 13% excellent. Corn silking was at 30%, ahead of 15% last year and the 13% average, showing strong early development.

Soybean condition was rated 1% very poor, 3% poor, 27% fair, 58% good, and 11% excellent. Soybean planting was nearly complete at 98%, close to 95% for both last year and the average.

Emergence was at 90%, near 89% last year and the 88% average. Blooming was slightly behind at 7%, compared to 13% last year, and near the 10% average.

Sorghum condition was rated 2% very poor, 5% poor, 39% fair, 46% good, and 8% excellent. Sorghum planting reached 93%, ahead of 84% last year and close to the 92% average. Sorghum heading was at 1%, near 4% last year and the 3% average.

Cotton condition was rated 0% very poor, 7% poor, 37% fair, 38% good, and 18% excellent. Cotton squaring was at 47%, ahead of 38% last year and the 33% average. Cotton setting bolls was at 1%, near 3% last year and equal to the average.

Sunflower planting was 88%, close to 85% last year and the 86% average, indicating steady progress.

In the pasture and range report, conditions were rated 4% very poor, 9% poor, 30% fair, 47% good, and 10% excellent, showing overall good health for grazing areas.

Kansas farmers continue to make significant progress in their fieldwork, supported by favorable moisture levels. The state's crops are developing well, with winter wheat and corn showing strong early performance.

Continued monitoring and favorable weather will be crucial for maintaining these positive trends and achieving a successful harvest season.

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