In North Dakota, the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service reported favorable conditions for fieldwork during the week ending June 11, 2023, with 6.1 days suitable for farming activities. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 7% very short, 28% short, 63% adequate, and 2% surplus. Similarly, subsoil moisture supplies were rated 6% very short, 27% short, 64% adequate, and 3% surplus.
The field crop report indicated promising progress for soybeans, with 94% already planted, ahead of the previous year's 70% and the five-year average of 87%. The emergence rate stood at 60%, surpassing both last year's 21% and the average of 55%. Spring wheat also displayed growth, with 97% planted, surpassing last year's 89% and aligning with the average. Additionally, 86% of spring wheat emerged, well ahead of last year's 53% and close to the average of 83%.
Durum wheat exhibited similar progress, with 96% planted, ahead of the previous year's 80% and near the average of 94%. Emergence rates were also significantly higher at 77%, surpassing last year's 41% and the average of 74%. Winter wheat jointing was near average at 87%, while heading progress at 24% exceeded both last year's 18% and the average of 23%.
Corn planting reached 97%, surpassing last year's 89% and nearing the average of 95%. Emergence was well ahead of previous years, with 75% already emerging, compared to 46% last year and the average of 71%. Canola, Sugarbeet, oats, barley, dry edible peas, sunflowers, flaxseed, potatoes, and dry edible beans all exhibited above-average planting and emergence rates.
Although pasture and range conditions were generally satisfactory, concerns regarding drought persisted. Adequate moisture levels offset some challenges, but ongoing dry conditions continued to affect a portion of the state. Stock water supplies remained mostly adequate, with only 1% rated as very short.
Overall, North Dakota's crop progress showed promising development, but the lingering impact of drought conditions calls for continued vigilance and favorable weather patterns in the coming months.