By the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Northern Plains Region
MANHATTAN, Kan. — For the week ending July 28, 2024, there were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 13% very short, 33% short, 52% adequate, and 2% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 12% very short, 34% short, 52% adequate, and 2% surplus. Field Crops Report: Corn condition rated 5% very poor, 12% poor, 31% fair, 40% good, and 12% excellent. Corn silking was 84%, ahead of 78% last year and 76% for the five-year average. Dough was 48%, ahead of 35% last year and 32% average.
Soybean condition rated 2% very poor, 9% poor, 27% fair, 53% good, and 9% excellent. Soybeans blooming was 64%, behind 71% last year, but near 61% average. Setting pods was 27%, behind 34% last year, and near 28% average.
Sorghum condition rated 4% very poor, 9% poor, 38% fair, 42% good, and 7% excellent. Sorghum headed was 36%, ahead of 25% last year and 23% average. Coloring was 6%, near 7% last year and 2% average.
Cotton condition rated 0% very poor, 6% poor, 27% fair, 48% good, and 19% excellent. Cotton squaring was 96%, ahead of 89% last year and 84% average. Setting bolls was 58%, ahead of 48% last year, and well ahead of 33% average.
Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 6% very poor, 13% poor, 30% fair, 43% good, and 8% excellent.
Data for this news release were provided at the county level by USDA Farm Service Agency, KSU 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
Access Crop Progress and Condition graphical products at: https://www.nass.usda.gov/Charts_and_Maps/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/2024/index.php
