Planting season is in full swing, and so far, reports are showing that planting conditions have been highly favorable for Missouri farmers. We have the Missouri Crop Progress report from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service for the week.
There were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 23, 2023. Temperatures last week averaged 56.6 degrees, 1.1 degrees below normal.
Precipitation averaged 0.58 inches; 0.47 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture supply rated 4 percent very short, 22 percent short, 70 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply rated 3 percent very short, 20 percent short, 73 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus.
Corn planted was 58 percent complete, compared to the 5-year average of 18 percent. Corn emerged was 11 percent complete, compared to the 5-year average of 2 percent.
Source: kmzu.com
Photo Credit: Flickr-United Soybean Board
Categories: Missouri, Crops