Crop Progress: Harvest Zooms Along
(DTN) With open harvest weather throughout much of the major Midwestern crop growing areas in the last week, corn and soybean harvest made huge advances on Monday's USDA Weekly Crop Progress report.
More than one-third of the nation's corn crop was harvested as of Oct. 3, at 37 percent harvested. That is 10 percentage points greater than last week and 16 percentage points greater than last year's delayed crop. "The largest gains in harvest progress were seen in Illinois (17 percentage points), Indiana (18 percentage points), and Iowa (11 percentage points)," commented DTN Senior Analyst Darin Newsom.
Soybean harvest also came in at 37 percent complete, 20 percentage points ahead of last week and 9 percentage points ahead of last year. "The five major states of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Nebraska all showed strong double-digit gains, led by Iowa at 31 percentage points," Newsom said.
The weekly crop progress report is neutral for the markets, according to Newsom. "Historically, a fast harvest pace is viewed as bearish since it put more grain in the pipeline," Newsom said. "Now, not so much due to increased forward contracting.
"The fast pace of harvest would be another arrow in the quiver of market bulls who argue the crop matured so fast it never developed. From a bearish standpoint, this is old news.
"Harvest pressure isn't an issue as much these days because speculators control the market," Newsom said.
The spring wheat crop is nearly harvested -- only 5 percent left in the field. Winter wheat planting is nearly on average pace at 53 percent, compared to 33 percent last week and 54 percent for the five-year average. "Continued dry weather conditions in parts of the Southern Plains has slowed progress, with Kansas reportedly 45 percent completed as compared to the five-year average of 53 percent," Newsom said. "However, the overall numbers showed a 20-percentage-point increase from last week, meaning planting activity is starting to gain momentum." Winter wheat emergence is slightly behind normal at 22 percent; the five-year average is 25 percent.
The following are highlights from weekly crop progress reports issued Monday by National Ag Statistics Service offices in individual states.
Arkansas
Frost advisories were issued for counties in northern Arkansas over the weekend as even cooler weather moved into the state. Dry conditions continued last week, leaving farmers 6.9 days for field work. Topsoil moisture supplies were reported to be 33 percent very short, 39 percent short and 28 percent adequate. Subsoil moisture supplies were 32 percent very short, 40 percent short and 28 percent adequate. Soybeans yellowing reached 84 percent, with 71 percent shedding, 59 percent mature, and 42 percent harvested last week. Winter wheat producers had 5 percent of the crop in the ground, with 1 percent of the crop emerged.
Colorado
Most of Colorado experienced above-average temperatures with little to no precipitation arriving last week, and producers had 6.9 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moistures levels were rated 34 percent very short, 42 percent short and 24 percent adequate. Subsoil moisture was rated 16 percent very short, 40 percent short, 43 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. Spring wheat was 99 percent harvested by week's end. Winter wheat was reported at 90 percent seeded with 45 percent emerged. The warm and dry conditions allowed corn to progress to 79 percent mature with 19 percent harvested.
Illinois
Last week was cool and dry for much of the state, allowing harvest to continue at an exceptional rate. There were 6.3 days suitable for field work last week. Temperatures averaged 57 degrees across the state, 4.4 degrees below average. Precipitation averaged 0.14 inch, 0.54 inch below normal. Topsoil moisture was rated at 7 percent very short, 26 percent short, 63 percent adequate and 4 percent surplus. Corn harvest advanced to 74 percent complete, compared to just 5 percent last year and a five-year average of 31 percent. Soybean harvest jumped to 50 percent complete, well ahead of last year's 5 percent and the five-year average of 28 percent.
Indiana
Weekend rain showers did little to alleviate the drought conditions in many central and southern portions of the state. Farmers had 6.4 days suitable for field work, which allowed harvest to progress at a pace that has surpassed previous record of 57 percent established in 1991. Topsoil moisture was 50 percent very short, 36 percent short and 14 percent adequate. Subsoil moisture was rated 43 percent very short, 42 percent short and 15 percent adequate. Sixty-four percent of the corn crop has been harvested compared to 5 percent last year and 18 percent for the five-year average. Moisture content of harvested corn is averaging about 15.5 percent. Ninety-five percent of the soybean acreage is shedding leaves compared with 76 percent last year and 86 percent for the five-year average. Sixty-three percent of the soybean acreage has been harvested compared with 8 percent for last year and 22 percent for the five-year average. Moisture content of harvested soybeans is averaging about 10.5 percent.
Iowa
Almost the entire state escaped rainfall this week, with eastern Iowa receiving only trace amounts. It was a welcome break from the rainy year, allowing fields and crops to dry down. There were 6.3 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moisture rated zero percent very short, 2 percent short, 85 percent adequate, and 13 percent surplus across the state. Subsoil moisture rated zero percent very short, 2 percent short, 80 percent adequate, and 18 percent surplus. Ninety-seven percent of the corn acres are at or beyond maturity, and 19 percent have been harvested. Corn harvest is just over one week ahead of average, but over four weeks ahead of 2009. Moisture content of all corn in the field is estimated at 21 percent, while the moisture content of corn being harvested is estimated at 18 percent. Corn condition rated 4 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 21 percent fair, 46 percent good, and 21 percent excellent. Leaves have begun to drop on 90 percent of the soybean acres, 2 percentage points ahead of last year, but 1 percentage point behind the five-year average. Soybean acres harvested increased 31 percentage points to 38 percent complete, ahead of the 18 percent complete last year and the five-year average of 37 percent. Soybean condition rated 3 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 20 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 22 percent excellent.
Kansas
Dry conditions and warm daytime temperatures covered the state in the early part of last week, and a few areas even saw their first frost. Topsoil moisture supplies were reported at 11 percent very short, 23 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. The subsoil moisture supplies were rated at 9 percent very short, 26 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. Producers averaged 6.6 days suitable for field work, the highest yet this year. Corn harvest was 69 percent complete by week's end, ahead of only 29 percent last year and 48 percent for the five-year average. This is about two weeks ahead of the average and five weeks ahead of 2009's delayed harvest. Seventy-three percent of the soybean crop had leaves dropping, an increase of 19 points from the previous week. This is the same as last year, but is still behind the five-year average of 78 percent. Kansas farmers harvested 12 percent of the state's soybean acreage last week to reach 19 percent complete, ahead of both 16 percent last year and the five-year average of 18 percent. Winter wheat producers had planted 45 percent of the acreage by the end of the week, an increase of 24 points from the previous week but still behind 49 percent last year and the five-year average of 53 percent. Twelve percent of the crop has emerged compared to 20 percent last year and 23 percent for the 5-year average.
Michigan
There was a report of having the first frost over the weekend in the Upper Peninsula, and reports of very light scattered frost in the Lower Peninsula. Five days were suitable for field work during the week. Topsoil moisture was rated 5 percent very short, 14 percent short, 72 percent adequate and 9 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 5 percent very short, 29 percent short, 63 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus. Ninety-six percent of the corn crop was mature, ahead of 35 percent for last year and the 73-percent average. Thirty percent has been harvested, ahead of the 10 percent five-year average. Leaves are dropping on 96 percent of the soybean crop, which is ahead of last year's 74 percent and the five-year average of 85 percent. Thirty-five percent has been harvested, which also surpasses the five-year average of 17 percent.
Minnesota
Dry weather prevailed this week, allowing harvest activity to resume in higher, drier areas. Several reporters noted that fields dried rapidly, and field work has resumed across the state, even in southern areas that received heavy rainfall the previous week. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 53 percent adequate and 47 percent surplus, compared to 28 percent adequate and 72 percent surplus last week. Statewide, 4.6 days were rated suitable for field work. Soybean producers made the most harvest progress during the week advancing 23 percentage points to 29 percent harvested, compared to 17 percent last year and 36 percent for the five-year average. Corn harvested advanced 2 percentage points to 4 percent, compared to 1 percent last year and 6 percent average. Corn in the mature stage was 92 percent, compared to 34 percent last year and 74 percent average. Corn was rated in 53 percent good and 33 percent excellent condition, a slight increase from the previous week.
Missouri
Fair weather conditions allowed farmers back into their fields for a very good week of harvest with 6.4 days suitable for field work statewide. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 5 percent very short, 13 percent short, 74 percent adequate, and 8 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 6 percent very short, 11 percent short, 78 percent adequate, and 5 percent surplus. Corn maturity reached 96 percent statewide, 21 days ahead of last year and nine days ahead of normal. Over half a million acres of corn were harvested last week, advancing harvest to 60 percent statewide. This is 35 days ahead of last year and over three days ahead of normal. Respondents are reporting corn moisture at harvest between 14.3 percent, down in the southwest district, and 17.4 percent with a state average of 16.4 percent. Soybeans turning color was 86 percent complete and leaves have dropped on 64 percent of the crop, four days ahead of last year but slightly behind normal. Soybean maturity reached 39 percent, three days ahead of last year but just behind the normal pace. Soybean harvest was 13 percent complete, three days ahead of last year and similar to normal. Soybean condition was rated 5 percent very poor, 14 percent poor, 31 percent fair, 39 percent good, and 11 percent excellent.
Nebraska
A week without rain made for ideal harvest conditions as progress advanced ahead of last year and average. There were 6.7 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moisture was rated 11 percent very short, 32 percent short, 56 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 2 percent very short, 33 percent short, 64 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. Corn mature was at 90 percent, well ahead of 59 percent last year and 76 average. Corn harvest was 18 percent complete, ahead of 6 percent last year and 13 percent on average. Corn condition rated 2 percent very poor, 3 poor, 13 fair, 57 good, and 25 excellent, above a year ago. Acreage dropping leaves was 92 percent, ahead of 89 percent last year and 90 percent average. Soybean harvest was at 32 percent ahead of 24 last year and 29 average. Soybean conditions rated 2 percent very poor, 4 poor, 16 fair, 53 good, and 25 excellent, below last year.
North Dakota
Favorable weather allowed producers to make good harvest progress during the week. There were 6.4 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 4 percent short, 83 adequate and 13 percent surplus compared with the five-year (2005-2009) average of 10 percent very short, 27 short, 59 adequate and 4 surplus. Spring wheat was 97 percent harvested, behind 99 average. Durum wheat was 89 percent harvested, behind 92 last year and 98 average. Corn increased 18 percentage points to 89 percent mature, ahead of 70 average. Combines have harvested 2 percent of the corn crop. Soybean acreage dropping leaves reached 96 percent, which is behind the 97 percent five-year average. Twenty-eight percent have been harvested, which trails the 40 percent five year average.
Ohio
The average temperature for the state was 57.3 degrees, 2.0 degrees below normal for the week. Precipitation averaged 1.22 inches, 0.49 inch above normal. There were 55 modified growing degree days, 27 days below normal. Reporters rated 5.2 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moisture was rated 29 percent very short, 35 percent short, 35 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. As of Sunday, Oct. 3, 90 percent of corn was mature, compared to 43 percent last year and 71 percent for the five-year average. Thirty-six percent of corn for grain has been harvested, compared to 4 percent last year and 8 percent for the five-year average. Ninety-five percent of soybeans were dropping leaves, compared to 86 percent last year and 93 percent for the five-year average. Soybeans were 80 percent mature, which was 32 percent ahead of last year and 17 percent ahead of the five-year average. Soybeans harvested were reported at 43 percent, up 34 percent from last year and up 23 percent from the five-year average.
Oklahoma
Beautiful fall weather was enjoyed across Oklahoma last week, but the lack of precipitation caused some delay in planting of wheat and other small grains. Topsoil and subsoil moisture conditions were rated mostly in the adequate to short range with 14 percent and 15 percent rated very short, respectively. As a result of the limited rainfall, there were 6.7 days suitable for field work. Wheat seedbed preparation was 90 percent complete by Sunday, and 50 percent of wheat was planted, a 20-point increase from the previous week, while 23 percent of wheat had emerged. Harvest was under way for all row crops by the end of the week. Ninety-two percent of corn was harvested by week's end, 20 points ahead of the five-year average. Forty-eight percent of the soybean crop had matured by Sunday, and 19 percent of the crop had been harvested.
South Dakota
An ideal week of dry weather helped producers make progress on row crop harvest, as there were 6.4 days suitable for field work in the past week. Topsoil moisture rated at 83 percent adequate to surplus for last week, above last year's rating of 67 percent. Subsoil moisture was 81 percent adequate to surplus, above last year's rating of 56 percent and the five-year average of 57 percent. Eighty-four percent of corn is rated mature, compared to 54 percent last year and 76 percent for the five-year average. Seven percent of the corn is harvested for grain, compared to 10 percent for the five-year average. Soybeans dropping leaves are 99 percent, ahead of last year's estimate of 95 percent and the five year average of 97 percent. Eighty-eight percent of the soybean crop is rated mature, with the five-year average at 74 percent. Twenty-five percent of the soybeans have been harvested, compared to the five-year average of 26 percent. Producers have planted 76 percent of the winter wheat, which is behind the five-year average of 79 percent. Forty-four percent of the winter wheat has emerged, ahead of the five-year average of 41 percent.
Texas
Most areas of the state received 0.01 to 1.0 inch of rain. In the Northern High Plains, some wheat is being dry sowed in hopes of rain. Early planted fields have emerged but a good general rain is still needed. Corn harvest in Northern High Plains is well under way with some excellent yields on irrigated and dryland corn being reported. Topsoil moisture was mostly short to adequate across the state. Corn was 92 percent mature as of Sunday, ahead of the five-year average of 94 percent. Sixty-eight percent of the crop was harvested, behind last year's 72 percent and the average of 78 percent. Soybeans were 96 percent dropping leaves, ahead of both last year's 85 percent and the five-year average of 91 percent. Seventy-six percent of the crop has been harvested, which is about even with five-year average of 75 percent. Statewide, soybean condition was mostly fair to good.
Wisconsin
A week of sunshine and a light breeze last week aided many fields to dry out. Hard frosts were reported across the northwestern and north-central districts, while light frosts were reported across the southern and eastern parts of the state. Topsoil moisture levels across the state were reported at 1 percent very short, 3 percent short, 70 percent adequate and 26 percent surplus. There were 6.0 days suitable for field work. Eighty-three percent of corn across the state was mature with 19 percent of corn for grain harvested. Soybean leaves turned was reported at 99 percent complete statewide, and soybeans dropping leaves was reported at 88 percent complete. Combines began rolling in soybean fields as 23 percent of soybeans were reported harvested.
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More than one-third of the nation's corn crop was harvested as of Oct. 3, at 37 percent harvested. That is 10 percentage points greater than last week and 16 percentage points greater than last year's delayed crop. "The largest gains in harvest progress were seen in Illinois (17 percentage points), Indiana (18 percentage points), and Iowa (11 percentage points)," commented DTN Senior Analyst Darin Newsom.
Soybean harvest also came in at 37 percent complete, 20 percentage points ahead of last week and 9 percentage points ahead of last year. "The five major states of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Nebraska all showed strong double-digit gains, led by Iowa at 31 percentage points," Newsom said.
The weekly crop progress report is neutral for the markets, according to Newsom. "Historically, a fast harvest pace is viewed as bearish since it put more grain in the pipeline," Newsom said. "Now, not so much due to increased forward contracting.
"The fast pace of harvest would be another arrow in the quiver of market bulls who argue the crop matured so fast it never developed. From a bearish standpoint, this is old news.
"Harvest pressure isn't an issue as much these days because speculators control the market," Newsom said.
The spring wheat crop is nearly harvested -- only 5 percent left in the field. Winter wheat planting is nearly on average pace at 53 percent, compared to 33 percent last week and 54 percent for the five-year average. "Continued dry weather conditions in parts of the Southern Plains has slowed progress, with Kansas reportedly 45 percent completed as compared to the five-year average of 53 percent," Newsom said. "However, the overall numbers showed a 20-percentage-point increase from last week, meaning planting activity is starting to gain momentum." Winter wheat emergence is slightly behind normal at 22 percent; the five-year average is 25 percent.
The following are highlights from weekly crop progress reports issued Monday by National Ag Statistics Service offices in individual states.
Arkansas
Frost advisories were issued for counties in northern Arkansas over the weekend as even cooler weather moved into the state. Dry conditions continued last week, leaving farmers 6.9 days for field work. Topsoil moisture supplies were reported to be 33 percent very short, 39 percent short and 28 percent adequate. Subsoil moisture supplies were 32 percent very short, 40 percent short and 28 percent adequate. Soybeans yellowing reached 84 percent, with 71 percent shedding, 59 percent mature, and 42 percent harvested last week. Winter wheat producers had 5 percent of the crop in the ground, with 1 percent of the crop emerged.
Colorado
Most of Colorado experienced above-average temperatures with little to no precipitation arriving last week, and producers had 6.9 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moistures levels were rated 34 percent very short, 42 percent short and 24 percent adequate. Subsoil moisture was rated 16 percent very short, 40 percent short, 43 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. Spring wheat was 99 percent harvested by week's end. Winter wheat was reported at 90 percent seeded with 45 percent emerged. The warm and dry conditions allowed corn to progress to 79 percent mature with 19 percent harvested.
Illinois
Last week was cool and dry for much of the state, allowing harvest to continue at an exceptional rate. There were 6.3 days suitable for field work last week. Temperatures averaged 57 degrees across the state, 4.4 degrees below average. Precipitation averaged 0.14 inch, 0.54 inch below normal. Topsoil moisture was rated at 7 percent very short, 26 percent short, 63 percent adequate and 4 percent surplus. Corn harvest advanced to 74 percent complete, compared to just 5 percent last year and a five-year average of 31 percent. Soybean harvest jumped to 50 percent complete, well ahead of last year's 5 percent and the five-year average of 28 percent.
Indiana
Weekend rain showers did little to alleviate the drought conditions in many central and southern portions of the state. Farmers had 6.4 days suitable for field work, which allowed harvest to progress at a pace that has surpassed previous record of 57 percent established in 1991. Topsoil moisture was 50 percent very short, 36 percent short and 14 percent adequate. Subsoil moisture was rated 43 percent very short, 42 percent short and 15 percent adequate. Sixty-four percent of the corn crop has been harvested compared to 5 percent last year and 18 percent for the five-year average. Moisture content of harvested corn is averaging about 15.5 percent. Ninety-five percent of the soybean acreage is shedding leaves compared with 76 percent last year and 86 percent for the five-year average. Sixty-three percent of the soybean acreage has been harvested compared with 8 percent for last year and 22 percent for the five-year average. Moisture content of harvested soybeans is averaging about 10.5 percent.
Iowa
Almost the entire state escaped rainfall this week, with eastern Iowa receiving only trace amounts. It was a welcome break from the rainy year, allowing fields and crops to dry down. There were 6.3 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moisture rated zero percent very short, 2 percent short, 85 percent adequate, and 13 percent surplus across the state. Subsoil moisture rated zero percent very short, 2 percent short, 80 percent adequate, and 18 percent surplus. Ninety-seven percent of the corn acres are at or beyond maturity, and 19 percent have been harvested. Corn harvest is just over one week ahead of average, but over four weeks ahead of 2009. Moisture content of all corn in the field is estimated at 21 percent, while the moisture content of corn being harvested is estimated at 18 percent. Corn condition rated 4 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 21 percent fair, 46 percent good, and 21 percent excellent. Leaves have begun to drop on 90 percent of the soybean acres, 2 percentage points ahead of last year, but 1 percentage point behind the five-year average. Soybean acres harvested increased 31 percentage points to 38 percent complete, ahead of the 18 percent complete last year and the five-year average of 37 percent. Soybean condition rated 3 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 20 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 22 percent excellent.
Kansas
Dry conditions and warm daytime temperatures covered the state in the early part of last week, and a few areas even saw their first frost. Topsoil moisture supplies were reported at 11 percent very short, 23 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. The subsoil moisture supplies were rated at 9 percent very short, 26 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. Producers averaged 6.6 days suitable for field work, the highest yet this year. Corn harvest was 69 percent complete by week's end, ahead of only 29 percent last year and 48 percent for the five-year average. This is about two weeks ahead of the average and five weeks ahead of 2009's delayed harvest. Seventy-three percent of the soybean crop had leaves dropping, an increase of 19 points from the previous week. This is the same as last year, but is still behind the five-year average of 78 percent. Kansas farmers harvested 12 percent of the state's soybean acreage last week to reach 19 percent complete, ahead of both 16 percent last year and the five-year average of 18 percent. Winter wheat producers had planted 45 percent of the acreage by the end of the week, an increase of 24 points from the previous week but still behind 49 percent last year and the five-year average of 53 percent. Twelve percent of the crop has emerged compared to 20 percent last year and 23 percent for the 5-year average.
Michigan
There was a report of having the first frost over the weekend in the Upper Peninsula, and reports of very light scattered frost in the Lower Peninsula. Five days were suitable for field work during the week. Topsoil moisture was rated 5 percent very short, 14 percent short, 72 percent adequate and 9 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 5 percent very short, 29 percent short, 63 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus. Ninety-six percent of the corn crop was mature, ahead of 35 percent for last year and the 73-percent average. Thirty percent has been harvested, ahead of the 10 percent five-year average. Leaves are dropping on 96 percent of the soybean crop, which is ahead of last year's 74 percent and the five-year average of 85 percent. Thirty-five percent has been harvested, which also surpasses the five-year average of 17 percent.
Minnesota
Dry weather prevailed this week, allowing harvest activity to resume in higher, drier areas. Several reporters noted that fields dried rapidly, and field work has resumed across the state, even in southern areas that received heavy rainfall the previous week. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 53 percent adequate and 47 percent surplus, compared to 28 percent adequate and 72 percent surplus last week. Statewide, 4.6 days were rated suitable for field work. Soybean producers made the most harvest progress during the week advancing 23 percentage points to 29 percent harvested, compared to 17 percent last year and 36 percent for the five-year average. Corn harvested advanced 2 percentage points to 4 percent, compared to 1 percent last year and 6 percent average. Corn in the mature stage was 92 percent, compared to 34 percent last year and 74 percent average. Corn was rated in 53 percent good and 33 percent excellent condition, a slight increase from the previous week.
Missouri
Fair weather conditions allowed farmers back into their fields for a very good week of harvest with 6.4 days suitable for field work statewide. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 5 percent very short, 13 percent short, 74 percent adequate, and 8 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 6 percent very short, 11 percent short, 78 percent adequate, and 5 percent surplus. Corn maturity reached 96 percent statewide, 21 days ahead of last year and nine days ahead of normal. Over half a million acres of corn were harvested last week, advancing harvest to 60 percent statewide. This is 35 days ahead of last year and over three days ahead of normal. Respondents are reporting corn moisture at harvest between 14.3 percent, down in the southwest district, and 17.4 percent with a state average of 16.4 percent. Soybeans turning color was 86 percent complete and leaves have dropped on 64 percent of the crop, four days ahead of last year but slightly behind normal. Soybean maturity reached 39 percent, three days ahead of last year but just behind the normal pace. Soybean harvest was 13 percent complete, three days ahead of last year and similar to normal. Soybean condition was rated 5 percent very poor, 14 percent poor, 31 percent fair, 39 percent good, and 11 percent excellent.
Nebraska
A week without rain made for ideal harvest conditions as progress advanced ahead of last year and average. There were 6.7 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moisture was rated 11 percent very short, 32 percent short, 56 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 2 percent very short, 33 percent short, 64 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. Corn mature was at 90 percent, well ahead of 59 percent last year and 76 average. Corn harvest was 18 percent complete, ahead of 6 percent last year and 13 percent on average. Corn condition rated 2 percent very poor, 3 poor, 13 fair, 57 good, and 25 excellent, above a year ago. Acreage dropping leaves was 92 percent, ahead of 89 percent last year and 90 percent average. Soybean harvest was at 32 percent ahead of 24 last year and 29 average. Soybean conditions rated 2 percent very poor, 4 poor, 16 fair, 53 good, and 25 excellent, below last year.
North Dakota
Favorable weather allowed producers to make good harvest progress during the week. There were 6.4 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 4 percent short, 83 adequate and 13 percent surplus compared with the five-year (2005-2009) average of 10 percent very short, 27 short, 59 adequate and 4 surplus. Spring wheat was 97 percent harvested, behind 99 average. Durum wheat was 89 percent harvested, behind 92 last year and 98 average. Corn increased 18 percentage points to 89 percent mature, ahead of 70 average. Combines have harvested 2 percent of the corn crop. Soybean acreage dropping leaves reached 96 percent, which is behind the 97 percent five-year average. Twenty-eight percent have been harvested, which trails the 40 percent five year average.
Ohio
The average temperature for the state was 57.3 degrees, 2.0 degrees below normal for the week. Precipitation averaged 1.22 inches, 0.49 inch above normal. There were 55 modified growing degree days, 27 days below normal. Reporters rated 5.2 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moisture was rated 29 percent very short, 35 percent short, 35 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. As of Sunday, Oct. 3, 90 percent of corn was mature, compared to 43 percent last year and 71 percent for the five-year average. Thirty-six percent of corn for grain has been harvested, compared to 4 percent last year and 8 percent for the five-year average. Ninety-five percent of soybeans were dropping leaves, compared to 86 percent last year and 93 percent for the five-year average. Soybeans were 80 percent mature, which was 32 percent ahead of last year and 17 percent ahead of the five-year average. Soybeans harvested were reported at 43 percent, up 34 percent from last year and up 23 percent from the five-year average.
Oklahoma
Beautiful fall weather was enjoyed across Oklahoma last week, but the lack of precipitation caused some delay in planting of wheat and other small grains. Topsoil and subsoil moisture conditions were rated mostly in the adequate to short range with 14 percent and 15 percent rated very short, respectively. As a result of the limited rainfall, there were 6.7 days suitable for field work. Wheat seedbed preparation was 90 percent complete by Sunday, and 50 percent of wheat was planted, a 20-point increase from the previous week, while 23 percent of wheat had emerged. Harvest was under way for all row crops by the end of the week. Ninety-two percent of corn was harvested by week's end, 20 points ahead of the five-year average. Forty-eight percent of the soybean crop had matured by Sunday, and 19 percent of the crop had been harvested.
South Dakota
An ideal week of dry weather helped producers make progress on row crop harvest, as there were 6.4 days suitable for field work in the past week. Topsoil moisture rated at 83 percent adequate to surplus for last week, above last year's rating of 67 percent. Subsoil moisture was 81 percent adequate to surplus, above last year's rating of 56 percent and the five-year average of 57 percent. Eighty-four percent of corn is rated mature, compared to 54 percent last year and 76 percent for the five-year average. Seven percent of the corn is harvested for grain, compared to 10 percent for the five-year average. Soybeans dropping leaves are 99 percent, ahead of last year's estimate of 95 percent and the five year average of 97 percent. Eighty-eight percent of the soybean crop is rated mature, with the five-year average at 74 percent. Twenty-five percent of the soybeans have been harvested, compared to the five-year average of 26 percent. Producers have planted 76 percent of the winter wheat, which is behind the five-year average of 79 percent. Forty-four percent of the winter wheat has emerged, ahead of the five-year average of 41 percent.
Texas
Most areas of the state received 0.01 to 1.0 inch of rain. In the Northern High Plains, some wheat is being dry sowed in hopes of rain. Early planted fields have emerged but a good general rain is still needed. Corn harvest in Northern High Plains is well under way with some excellent yields on irrigated and dryland corn being reported. Topsoil moisture was mostly short to adequate across the state. Corn was 92 percent mature as of Sunday, ahead of the five-year average of 94 percent. Sixty-eight percent of the crop was harvested, behind last year's 72 percent and the average of 78 percent. Soybeans were 96 percent dropping leaves, ahead of both last year's 85 percent and the five-year average of 91 percent. Seventy-six percent of the crop has been harvested, which is about even with five-year average of 75 percent. Statewide, soybean condition was mostly fair to good.
Wisconsin
A week of sunshine and a light breeze last week aided many fields to dry out. Hard frosts were reported across the northwestern and north-central districts, while light frosts were reported across the southern and eastern parts of the state. Topsoil moisture levels across the state were reported at 1 percent very short, 3 percent short, 70 percent adequate and 26 percent surplus. There were 6.0 days suitable for field work. Eighty-three percent of corn across the state was mature with 19 percent of corn for grain harvested. Soybean leaves turned was reported at 99 percent complete statewide, and soybeans dropping leaves was reported at 88 percent complete. Combines began rolling in soybean fields as 23 percent of soybeans were reported harvested.
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