It was a dry week and farmers had nearly six days suitable for fieldwork says Crop Statistician mark Schleusener.
“Corn planting reached 10% finished by Sunday. That is 9 points ahead of one week earlier and 7 points ahead of the five year average. Soybean planting reached 4% finished compared to 1% normally.”
He says 3% of winter wheat is heading.
“The condition of the wheat crop was rated 1% poor, 22% fair, 56% good and 21% excellent. That is better than one week ago and considerably better than one year ago.”
Average statewide topsoil moisture came in at 1% very short, 11% short, 63% adequate and 25% surplus.
