Crop Progress: Winter Wheat at 49% Good-Excellent Condition

Nov 29, 2023

For the week ending Nov. 26, 2023, there were 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 21% very short, 26% short, 50% adequate and 3% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 26% very short, 37% short, 34% adequate and 3% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Winter wheat condition rated 3% very poor, 11% poor, 37% fair, 40% good and 9% excellent.

Pasture and Range Report:

Pasture and range conditions rated 12% very poor, 16% poor, 34% fair, 28% good and 10% excellent.

This is the last weekly Crop Progress and Condition report for the 2023 growing season. We would like to extend our appreciation to the dedicated county FSA and extension staff who supplied the necessary information for these reports. For December through March, we will issue monthly reports. The first monthly report (for week ending Dec. 31) will be issued Jan. 2, 2024. Weekly reports will begin April 1 for the 2024 season.

Source : unl.edu

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