By Scout Nelson
The week ending November 26, 2023, was productive for North Dakota farmers, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. The state saw 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork, contributing to the progress in various crop harvests.
In terms of soil moisture, topsoil conditions were largely favorable with 71% rated as adequate and 4% surplus. There were still concerns with 5% very short and 20% short moisture levels. Subsoil moisture followed a similar pattern, with 66% adequate and 2% surplus, while 7% were very short and 25% short.
The Field Crops Report revealed that winter wheat conditions were predominantly positive, with 67% rated good and 4% excellent, though 1% fell to the very poor category. Corn harvest showed impressive progress at 93%, surpassing the five-year average of 82% but trailing behind last year's 100%.
The sunflower harvest also made significant strides, reaching 82%, equal to the average but behind the previous year's 95%.
The Pasture and Range Report indicated stable stock water supplies, with the majority (86%) being adequate, though a small portion was rated very short (2%) and short (11%).
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Categories: North Dakota, Crops, Corn, Wheat