For the week ending Nov. 10, 2024, there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 24% very short, 48% short, 28% adequate and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 27% very short, 52% short, 21% adequate and 0% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Corn harvested was 94%, ahead of 89% last year and 87% for the five-year average.

Winter wheat condition rated 3% very poor, 13% poor, 44% fair, 35% good and 5% excellent. Winter wheat emerged was 90%, behind 98% last year and 97% average. 

Sorghum harvested was 85%, near 88% last year and 87% average.

Pasture and Range Report:

Pasture and range conditions rated 25% very poor, 24% poor, 33% fair, 17% good and 1% excellent.