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Crop Progress: Corn, Sorghum Harvest Near Finish Line

Crop Progress: Corn, Sorghum Harvest Near Finish Line

For the week ending Nov. 13, 2022, there were 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 48% very short, 38% short, 14% adequate and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 50% very short, 40% short, 10% adequate and 0% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Corn harvested was 95%, ahead of 89% last year and 86% for the five-year average.

Winter wheat condition rated 19% very poor, 19% poor, 40% fair, 20% good and 2% excellent.

Sorghum harvested was 93%, near 90% last year and ahead of 87% average.

Pasture and Range Report:

Pasture and range conditions rated 45% very poor, 32% poor, 18% fair, 4% good and 1% excellent.

Source : unl.edu

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