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Missouri crop progress report - week ending July 7, 2024

Missouri crop progress report - week ending July 7, 2024


By Blake Jackson

Missouri farmers experienced cooler and wetter conditions than usual during the week ending July 7th, 2024. Despite this, crop development remains well ahead of the five-year average in many categories.

Corn is a prime example. With 60% of the crop now silking, compared to the historical average of 30%, Missouri corn is progressing rapidly. Additionally, 9% of the corn has reached the dough stage, exceeding the usual 1% seen at this time. Overall corn health is also positive, with 61% rated good and 18% excellent.

Soybeans are keeping pace with corn. Emergence is nearly complete at 95%, surpassing the five-year average of 91%. Soybean blooming has also accelerated, reaching 30% compared to the historical average of 18%.

Even pod setting is ahead of schedule, with 7% of the crop in this stage versus the usual 2%. The overall health of Missouri soybeans reflects this progress, with 62% rated good and 13% excellent.

Cotton production shows similar promise. Squaring, a key stage in cotton development, is at 61%, exceeding the five-year average of 54%. While boll setting lags behind the historical average (5% compared to 9%), it's still early in the season for this stage.

Even rice and winter wheat crops are progressing well. Rice heading, the formation of seed heads, is at 3%, slightly behind the average of 5%, but this shouldn't be a cause for concern at this point. Winter wheat harvest for grain is nearly complete at 95%, significantly surpassing the historical average of 86%.

Missouri agricultural sector is off to a strong start in 2024. While the recent cooler and wetter weather may have impacted fieldwork opportunities, crop development remains impressive across the board.

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Categories: Missouri, Crops, Corn, Soybeans

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