Oct. 23, 2023 - For the week ending October 22, 2023, there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 22% very short, 30% short, 43% adequate, and 5% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 27% very short, 35% short, 35% adequate, and 3% surplus. Field Crops Report: Corn harvested was 62%, equal to last year, and ahead of 51% for the five year average. Soybeans harvested was 83%, behind 91% last year, but near 79% average. Winter wheat condition rated 4% very poor, 14% poor, 39% fair, 34% good, and 9% excellent. Winter wheat emerged was 89%, ahead of 84% last year and 83% average. Sorghum condition rated 5% very poor, 9% poor, 28% fair, 33% good, and 25% excellent. Sorghum mature was 99%, ahead of 92% last year, and near 96% average. Harvested was 54%, near 52% last year and 53% average. Dry edible beans harvested was 92%, near 94% last year. Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 6% very poor, 12% poor, 38% fair, 36% good, and 8% excellent. Data for this news release were provided at the county level by USDA Farm Service Agency, UNL Extension Service, and other reporters across the State. Access the National Crop Progress and Condition publication at: https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j
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