By Scout Nelson
For the week ending July 28, 2024, Kansas farmers had 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 13% very short, 33% short, 52% adequate, and 2% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 12% very short, 34% short, 52% adequate, and 2% surplus.
In the field crops report, corn conditions were varied, with 5% rated very poor, 12% poor, 31% fair, 40% good, and 12% excellent. Corn silking reached 84%, ahead of last year's 78% and the five-year average of 76%. The dough stage was at 48%, ahead of last year's 35% and the average of 32%.
Soybean conditions were also mixed, with 2% rated very poor, 9% poor, 27% fair, 53% good, and 9% excellent. Soybeans blooming reached 64%, slightly behind last year's 71% but near the 61% average. Setting pods were at 27%, behind last year's 34% but close to the 28% average.
Sorghum conditions showed some variability, with 4% rated very poor, 9% poor, 38% fair, 42% good, and 7% excellent. Sorghum heading was at 36%, ahead of last year's 25% and the average of 23%. Coloring reached 6%, close to last year's 7% and ahead of the 2% average.
Cotton conditions were generally positive, with 0% rated very poor, 6% poor, 27% fair, 48% good, and 19% excellent. Cotton squaring was at 96%, ahead of last year's 89% and the average of 84%. Setting bolls reached 58%, ahead of last year's 48% and well above the average of 33%.
In the pasture and range report, conditions were varied, with 6% rated very poor, 13% poor, 30% fair, 43% good, and 8% excellent. These conditions reflect the mixed moisture levels and varying impacts on different crops across the state.
Overall, Kansas crops are progressing with a mix of favorable and challenging conditions. While some crops are ahead of schedule, others face difficulties due to the varying moisture levels.
Farmers continue to adapt and manage their fields, working towards a successful harvest season despite these challenges. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the overall success of this year's crops in Kansas.
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