By Scout Nelson
For the week ending July 21, 2024, Kansas experienced 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 9% very short, 24% short, 63% adequate, and 4% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 9% very short, 26% short, 62% adequate, and 3% surplus.
Corn conditions were mixed, with 5% rated very poor, 10% poor, 28% fair, 44% good, and 13% excellent. Corn silking reached 76%, ahead of 64% last year and the five-year average of 62%. Corn dough progress was at 30%, compared to 21% last year and the 19% average.
Soybean conditions were also varied, with 1% rated very poor, 5% poor, 26% fair, 55% good, and 13% excellent. Soybeans blooming reached 51%, close to 55% last year and the 48% average. Soybeans setting pods were at 16%, behind 22% last year but near the 15% average.
Sorghum conditions were rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 35% fair, 46% good, and 8% excellent. Sorghum heading was at 18%, equal to last year and near the 14% average. Sorghum coloring was at 4%, compared to 5% last year and the 2% average.
Cotton conditions were reported as 0% very poor, 8% poor, 27% fair, 45% good, and 20% excellent. Cotton squaring was at 86%, close to 83% last year and ahead of the 78% average. Cotton setting bolls reached 51%, well ahead of 29% last year and the 20% average.
The Pasture and Range Report indicated that pasture and range conditions were 5% very poor, 11% poor, 32% fair, 44% good, and 8% excellent.
These varied conditions reflect the diverse challenges and progress seen across Kansas fields. Farmers are managing mixed moisture levels and crop development stages as they continue with fieldwork and crop maintenance.
Photo Credit: usda
Categories: Kansas, Crops