For the week ending Sunday, there were 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 22% very short, 41% short, 37% adequate, and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 25% very short, 44% short, 31% adequate, and 0% surplus.
Winter wheat condition rated 2% very poor, 4% poor, 31% fair, 62% good, and 1% excellent.
Sunflowers harvested was 94%, ahead of 89% last year and 77% average.
Pasture and range conditions rated 4% very poor, 26% poor, 41% fair, 28% good, and 1% excellent.
Stock water supplies rated 9% very short, 37% short, 54% 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, Wheat