By Blake Jackson
Missouri experienced favorable fieldwork conditions during the week ending September 15, 2024. Despite below-normal temperatures and rainfall, 6.5 days were suitable for fieldwork.
Crop Progress Highlights:
- Corn: 95% of corn is dented, 74% is mature, and 25% has been harvested. Corn condition remains strong, with 63% rated good or excellent.
- Soybeans: 96% of soybeans are setting pods, 35% are dropping leaves, and 4% have been harvested. Soybean condition is rated 59% good or excellent.
- Cotton: 54% of cotton bolls are opening. Cotton condition is rated 55% good or excellent.
- Rice: 40% of rice has been harvested. Rice condition is rated 60% good or excellent.
- Winter Wheat: 1% of winter wheat has been planted.
- Alfalfa Hay: The third cutting of alfalfa hay is 23% complete.
Overall, Missouri's crops are in good condition, and fieldwork activities have progressed steadily despite dry weather.
Photo Credit: gettyimages-frankoppermann
Categories: Missouri, Crops, Corn, Soybeans