By Scout Nelson
In Kansas, the agricultural sector has witnessed a productive week ending March 10, 2024, with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service reporting 5. 9 days suitable for fieldwork. This period has allowed for significant progress in field activities across the state.
The moisture levels in both topsoil and subsoil have shown considerable improvement, a key factor for crop health and productivity.
Topsoil moisture was assessed, with 8% reported as very short, 30% short, 58% at an adequate level, and 4% experiencing a surplus. Subsoil moisture mirrored this positive trend, with ratings of 11% very short, 35% short, 53% adequate, and 1% surplus.
The condition of winter wheat was evaluated, showing 4% of crops in a very poor state, 9% poor, 34% fair, 45% good, and 8% rated as excellent. These figures are a hopeful outlook for the state's wheat production, as most crops are in excellent condition.
The USDA provides a detailed overview of Kansas's agricultural landscape, highlighting favorable soil moisture levels and promising winter wheat conditions.
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Categories: Kansas, Crops