By Scout Nelson
Kansas farmers had 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending November 8, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Topsoil moisture was rated 71% adequate and 11% surplus, while subsoil moisture was 68% adequate and 8% surplus.
Winter wheat planting reached 92%, close to the five-year average of 93%, with 78% emerged, matching the average. Crop conditions were rated 40% good, 33% fair, 11% excellent, 11% poor, and 5% very poor.
Corn harvest reached 88%, compared with the 92% average. Soybean harvest was 78%, below the 86% average. Sorghum maturity reached 95%, while harvest stood at 57%, trailing the 80% average.
Cotton harvest reached 39%, compared with 44% average, and sunflower harvest was 64%, below the 79% average.
Pasture and range conditions were rated 40% fair, 33% good, 14% poor, 9% very poor, and 4% excellent.
Photo Credit: gettyimages-chrisboswell
Categories: Kansas, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Sorghum, Harvesting