By Scout Nelson
For the week ending October 6, 2024, there were 6.9 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated as follows: 36% very short, 40% short, 23% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture conditions were similarly strained, with 30% very short, 43% short, 26% adequate, and 1% surplus.
In the Field Crops Report, corn conditions were rated 4% very poor, 8% poor, 21% fair, 46% good, and 21% excellent. Corn maturity stood at 88%, close to last year's 92% and the five-year average of 87%. Corn harvested reached 27%, close to 29% last year and ahead of the 24% average.
Soybean conditions were rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 25% fair, 48% good, and 16% excellent. Soybeans dropping leaves were at 96%, close to last year's 97% and ahead of the 94% average. The soybean harvest stood at 46%, on par with last year’s 45% and above the five-year average of 42%.
Winter wheat planting was 87%, like 88% last year and above the 84% average. However, emergence was slow at 37%, trailing last year’s 57% and the 46% average.
Sorghum conditions were positive, with 1% very poor, 3% poor, 19% fair, 49% good, and 28% excellent. Sorghum maturity was at 79%, near last year's 78% and equal to the average. Harvested sorghum was at 16%, close to last year's 17%.
Dry edible beans showed progress, with 92% dropping leaves, like last year and the average. Harvested beans reached 76%, ahead of last year’s 63% and close to the 74% average.
The Pasture and Range Report indicated that conditions were struggling, with 17% rated very poor, 29% poor, 33% fair, 18% good, and 3% excellent, reflecting the challenges with moisture and field conditions. These updates highlight the ongoing efforts by farmers to manage crop progress despite moisture limitations.
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Categories: Nebraska, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Sorghum, Weather