North Dakota crop progress - spring growth surges

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

As of May 12, 2024, North Dakota's crop progress and moisture conditions reveal significant advancements in spring growth. With 4.4 days suitable for fieldwork, farmers have made notable strides in planting and emergence across various crops.

Topsoil moisture supplies show 3% very short, 18% short, 71% adequate, and 8% surplus, while subsoil moisture supplies indicate 3% very short, 20% short, 70% adequate, and 7% surplus.

Key field crop reports indicate promising advancements:

Soybeans: 7% planted, ahead of last year's 1% but near the five-year average of 9%.
Spring wheat: 49% planted, well ahead of last year's 17% and the average of 34%. Emerged at 13%, ahead of last year and the average.
Durum wheat: 47% planted, significantly surpassing last year's 10% and the average of 24%. Emerged at 10%.
Winter wheat: Condition rated as 1% very poor, with 33% fair, 60% good, and 5% excellent. Jointed at 28%, well ahead of last year and the average.
Corn: 22% planted, ahead of last year and the average. Emerged at 1%, equal to the average.
Canola: 21% planted, ahead of last year and the average. Emerged at 2%.
Sugarbeets: 92% planted, significantly surpassing last year and the average. Condition rated as 92% excellent.
Oats: 37% planted, well ahead of last year and the average. Emerged at 12%, ahead of last year and the average.
Barley: 37% planted, significantly ahead of last year and the average. Emerged at 9%.
Dry edible peas: 48% planted, well ahead of last year and the average. Emerged at 6%.
Flaxseed: 12% planted, ahead of last year and the average.
Potatoes: 39% planted, with 4% emerged. Dry edible beans planted at 5%.

Pasture and range conditions are reported as 1% very poor, 5% poor, 30% fair, 55% good, and 9% excellent, with stock water supplies at 2% very short, 15% short, 79% adequate, and 4% surplus.

These statistics provide valuable insights into the agricultural landscape of North Dakota, showcasing promising advancements in crop development and favorable moisture conditions.

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