USDA Crop and Field Report for September

By Scout Nelson

According to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), there were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending September 8, 2024. Topsoil moisture levels were reported at 6% very short, 20% short, 67% adequate, and 7% surplus, while subsoil moisture levels were 6% very short, 17% short, 70% adequate, and 7% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Soybean conditions were rated as 2% very poor, 6% poor, 30% fair, 55% good, and 7% excellent. Soybeans setting pods were recorded at 94%, which is behind both last year’s 99% and the five-year average. Dropping leaves was at 15%, significantly lower than last year’s 40% and the average of 37%.

Spring wheat maturity was reported at 95%, close to 99% last year, and 98% average. Harvested wheat was at 79%, in line with 77% last year. Durum wheat maturity was 98%, ahead of the 93% average, and 77% was harvested, above last year's 63% and the 67% average.

Corn condition was 2% very poor, 7% poor, 24% fair, 57% good, and 10% excellent. Corn dough stage reached 73%, lagging behind last year’s 94% and the 93% average, while dented corn was only at 34%, lower than last year’s 63% and the 53% average. Mature corn was reported at 3%, below the 5% last year and 8% average.

For sugarbeets, conditions were rated as 1% very poor, 2% poor, 4% fair, 16% good, and 77% excellent. Harvest progress was at 9%, close to last year’s 8%.

Overall, the USDA's report for this week provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing harvest and crop conditions, supporting the agricultural industry’s efforts to ensure timely and efficient farming practices across the U.S.

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