State Crop Report for Week Ending May 26

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Published on May 28 2024 3:16 pm
Last Updated on May 28 2024 3:16 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

There were 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending May 26, 2024.

Statewide, the average temperature was 70.7 degrees, 5.5 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.24 inches, 0.26 inches above normal.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 1 percent short, 67 percent adequate, and 32 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 1 percent short, 76 percent adequate, and 23 percent surplus.

Corn planted reached 80 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 79 percent. Corn emerged reached 65 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 62 percent. Corn condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 24 percent fair, 54 percent good, 18 percent excellent.

Soybeans planted reached 72 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 65 percent. Soybeans emerged reached 44 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 45 percent.

Winter wheat headed reached 93 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 85 percent. Winter wheat condition was rated 7 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 22 percent fair, 51 percent good, and 12 percent excellent.