Soybean conditions rated 1% very poor, 3% poor, 22% fair, 51% good and 23% excellent, well above last year’s 43% good or excellent condition. Soybeans blooming were 97%, behind last year’s 99% and the average of 98%. Soybeans setting pods was 81%, behind last year’s 90% and 83% average.
Alfalfa condition rated 7% very poor, 12% poor, 23% fair, 46% good and 12% excellent, well above last year’s 23% good or excellent condition. Third cutting was 55% complete, behind last year’s 62% and 58% average. Harvested oats was 98%, near last year’s 99% and even with the average.
Sorghum conditions rated 0% very poor, 1% poor, 17% fair, 59% good and 23% excellent, well above last year’s 48% good or excellent condition. Sorghum headed was 80%, behind last year’s 82% but ahead of the 74% average. Sorghum turning color was 3%, behind last year’s 8% and 7% average.
Dry bean conditions rated 0% very poor, 5% poor, 26% fair, 59% good and 10% excellent, above last year’s 59% good or excellent condition. Dry beans blooming were 93%, behind last year’s 100% but ahead of the 92% average. Dry beans setting pods were 60%, well behind last year’s 90% and 70% average.
August 13 Report
USDA's National Agricultural Statistic Service, Nebraska Field Office
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