By Scout Nelson
Nebraska's agricultural landscape faced a series of hurdles during the week ending November 5, 2023. The state grappled with weather conditions that provided a mere 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork.
In the week ending November 5, 2023, Nebraska faced several challenges in its agricultural sector, as detailed in the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service report. Here are the key highlights:
Weather and Fieldwork:
- The week provided only 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork, limiting the time available for agricultural activities.
Moisture Levels:
- Topsoil moisture supplies were rated at 21% very short, 29% short, 48% adequate, and 2% surplus.
- Subsoil moisture supplies were reported as 26% very short, 37% short, 33% adequate, and 4% surplus.
Crop Progress:
- Corn harvest was at 84%, lagging behind the previous year's 89% but slightly ahead of the five-year average of 78%.
- Soybean harvest reached 95%, slightly behind the previous year's 100% but in line with the 96% five-year average.
- Winter wheat showed a range of conditions, with 3% rated very poor, 12% poor, 35% fair, 39% good, and 11% excellent.
- Sorghum harvest was at 82%, close to last year's 85% and the 79% five-year average.
Pasture and Range Conditions:
- Pasture and range conditions were mixed, with 6% rated very poor, 11% poor, 27% fair, 39% good, and 17% excellent.
Nebraska's agriculture faces challenges in the form of moisture shortages and variable crop conditions. The report provides an overview of the conditions and progress in the state's agricultural sector for the week ending November 5, 2023.
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