By Scout Nelson
For the week ending April 14, 2024, Kansas farmers experienced 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork, as reported by the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. The state's topsoil moisture was rated 22% very short, 43% short, 34% adequate, and 1% surplus.
Subsoil moisture supplies were 21% very short, 41% short, 37% adequate, and 1% surplus, indicating varied conditions across different regions.
The Field Crops Report provided an update on winter wheat, with 6% rated very poor, 13% poor, 38% fair, 38% good, and 5% excellent. 52% of winter wheat has jointed, which is significantly ahead of the 24% reported last year and the five-year average of 31%. This shows a promising advancement in wheat development compared to previous years.
Corn planting is nearly on track with last year, with 13% of corn planted, closely aligning with the 14% reported last year and slightly above the 10% five-year average. Soybean planting is at 1%, consistent with last year's figures at the same time.
This detailed update on Kansas’s agricultural progress provides crucial information for farmers and agricultural stakeholders, reflecting both the challenges and successes in the region’s agricultural sector.
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Categories: Kansas, Crops