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Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:24 AM

USDA Reports Mixed Corn and Soybean Conditions

For the week ending September 15, 2024, farmers experienced 6.9 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 24% very short, 44% short, 31% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were similarly tight, rated 21% very short, 46% short, 32% adequate, and 1% surplus.

In the field crops report, winter wheat planting was at 9%, close to last year’s 7% and the five-year average.

Corn conditions were rated 14% very poor, 18% poor, 30% fair, 29% good, and 9% excellent. Corn dented reached 94%, matching last year’s rate and near the 90% five-year average. Corn maturity reached 72%, slightly ahead of both last year’s 70% and the five-year average of 55%. Corn harvest was progressing at 26%, slightly ahead of last year’s 24% and significantly ahead of the 17% average.

Soybean conditions showed mixed results, rated 6% very poor, 13% poor, 30% fair, 44% good, and 7% excellent. Soybeans setting pods reached 97%, near last year’s 96% and the 94% average. Leaves dropping were at 37%, behind last year’s 48%, but ahead of the 32% fiveyear average.

Sorghum conditions were rated 10% very poor, 15% poor, 37% fair, 33% good, and 5% excellent. Sorghum coloring reached 80%, close to last year’s 77% and the five-year average. Sorghum maturity was at 35%, slightly ahead of last year’s 31%, and well ahead of the 21% average. Sorghum harvest was at 5%, near last year’s 6% and ahead of the 3% average.

Cotton conditions were rated 8% very poor, 21% poor, 31% fair, 35% good, and 5% excellent. Cotton balls opening reached 53%, significantly behind last year’s 74%, but ahead of the 42% five-year average.

The pasture and range report showed that conditions were rated 11% very poor, 21% poor, 36% fair, 28% good, and 4% excellent, reflecting ongoing moisture challenges for livestock producers.

This USDA report highlights the steady progress of harvest activities amidst fluctuating moisture levels and varying crop conditions.


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