For the week ending Nov. 24, 2024, there were 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 14% very short, 42% short, 43% adequate and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 22% very short, 46% short, 32% adequate and 0% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Winter wheat condition rated 7% very poor, 12% poor, 33% fair, 45% good and 3% excellent. Winter wheat emerged was 95%, behind 100% for both last year and the five-year average. 

Sorghum harvested was 95%, near 97% both last year and average.

Pasture and Range Report:

Pasture and range conditions rated 33% very poor, 28% poor, 26% fair, 13% good and 0% excellent.

This is the last weekly Crop Progress and Condition report for the 2024 growing season. We would like to extend our appreciation to the dedicated county FSA and Nebraska Extension staff who supplied the necessary information for these reports. For December through March, we will issue monthly reports. The first monthly report (for week ending Jan. 5) will be issued Jan. 6, 2025. Weekly reports will begin April 7 for the 2025 season.