For the week ending Sunday, there were 3.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 21% very short, 44% short, 34% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 24% very short, 46% short, 29% adequate, and 1% surplus.
Winter wheat condition rated 1% very poor, 3% poor, 34% fair, 60% good, and 2% excellent.
Corn harvested was 96%, ahead of 89% last year, and well ahead of 69% for the five-year average.
Sunflowers harvested was 91%, ahead of 81% last year, and well ahead of 71% average.
Pasture and range conditions rated 4% very poor, 25% poor, 45% fair, 24% good, and 2% excellent.
Stock water supplies rated 10% very short, 39% short, 51% adequate, and 0% surplus.
Data for this news were provided at the county level by USDA Farm Service Agency, NDSU Extension Service, and other reporters across the State.
Categories: North Dakota, Crops, Corn, Wheat