By Scout Nelson
South Dakota's agricultural landscape is looking up as recent USDA reports present an encouraging scenario for winter wheat and soil moisture levels. As of January 28, 2024, the state's topsoil moisture supplies are rated predominantly adequate, with a small percentage exceeding surplus. Specifically, the distribution stands at 6% very short, 19% short, 73% adequate, and 2% surplus.
Subsoil moisture levels also indicate a positive trend. The latest data points to 7% of the supplies being very short, 28% short, yet a reassuring 63% are marked as adequate, with another 2% categorized as surplus.
The field crops report, especially winter wheat, shows a favorable condition with a majority falling under 'good' to 'excellent' categories. The breakdown is 1% very poor, 4% poor, 42% fair, 51% good, and an encouraging 2% in excellent condition.
South Dakota's agricultural sector is demonstrating resilience and adaptability, demonstrating progress in managing natural resources and ensuring a stable and productive farming environment
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Categories: South Dakota, Crops, Harvesting