For the week ending Nov. 6, 2022, there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 46% very short, 38% short, 16% adequate, and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 51% very short, 37% short, 12% adequate, and 0% surplus.
Field Crops Report:
Corn harvested was 90%, ahead of 81% last year and 75% for the five-year average.
Winter wheat condition rated 17% very poor, 19% poor, 40% fair, 21% good and 3% excellent. Winter wheat emerged was 96%, near 93% last year and 94% average.
Sorghum harvested was 87%, near 84% last year and ahead of 77% average.
Pasture and Range Report:
Pasture and range conditions rated 47% very poor, 30% poor, 18% fair, 4% good and 1% excellent.