For the week ending Sunday, there were 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 48% very short, 40% short, 12% adequate, and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 41% very short, 43% short, 16% adequate, and 0% surplus.
Winter wheat condition rated 5% very poor, 24% poor, 44% fair, 25% good, and 2% excellent. Winter wheat emerged was 95%, behind 100% last year and 99% average.
Data for this news were provided at the county level by USDA Farm Service Agency, SDSU Extension Service, and other reporters across the State.
Categories: South Dakota, Crops, Wheat, Weather