For the week ending Oct. 29, 2023, there were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 20% very short, 29% short, 47% adequate and 4% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 27% very short, 35% short, 36% adequate and 2% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Corn harvested was 76%, near 78% last year but ahead of 65% for the five-year average.

Soybeans harvested was 92%, near 96% last year and 90% average.

Winter wheat condition rated 6% very poor, 15% poor, 38% fair, 32% good and 9% excellent. Winter wheat emerged was 95%, near 93% last year and ahead of 90% average.

Sorghum harvested was 69%, near 72% last year and 68% average.

Dry edible beans harvested was 97%.

Pasture and Range Report:

Pasture and range conditions rated 6% very poor, 11% poor, 32% fair, 40% good and 11% excellent.