Crop and moisture report for late September

By Scout Nelson

For the week ending September 29, 2024, there were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture was rated 6% very short, 27% short, 60% adequate, and 7% surplus, while subsoil moisture was rated 7% very short, 23% short, 62% adequate, and 8% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

The soybean condition was rated 2% very poor, 6% poor, 25% fair, 60% good, and 7% excellent. Soybeans dropping leaves stood at 87%, near last year’s 90%, and 23% of the soybeans were harvested.

Spring wheat was 97% harvested, close to last year’s 99%. Durum wheat harvest reached 96%, ahead of both last year and the five-year average.

Winter wheat planting progressed to 69%, ahead of last year’s 57%, and 42% had emerged, surpassing both last year and the five-year average.

Corn condition rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 26% fair, 57% good, and 6% excellent. Corn dough reached 95%, with only 1% harvested, behind last year’s 7%.

Other crops like canola were 79% harvested, sugarbeets were at 15%, and sunflower conditions remained strong with 64% rated as good. Oats were 95% harvested, flaxseed 90%, and potatoes were 61% harvested.

Pasture and Range Report:

Pasture and range conditions were rated 7% very poor, 14% poor, 30% fair, 46% good, and 3% excellent. Stock water supplies were mostly adequate, with 68% rated as sufficient.

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