For the week ending Sunday, topsoil moisture supplies rated 4% very short, 23% short, 69% adequate, and 4% surplus, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 9% very short, 34% short, 54% adequate, and 3% surplus.
Winter wheat condition rated 3% very poor, 11% poor, 64% fair, 21% good, and 1% excellent.
Weekly reports will begin April 3 for the 2023 season.
Data for this news were provided at the county level by USDA Farm Service Agency, SDSU Extension Service, and other reporters across the State.
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