MO Forage Supplies Continue to Move Lower

Forage supplies continue to decline in Missouri due to the dry conditions.

USDA’s latest Crop Progress and Condition report says supplies are 63% short to very short as hay cutting continues. Missouri’s stock water supplies are 58% adequate. Pasture conditions declined slightly in the previous week at 54% fair to good.

Topsoil moisture supplies are 63% short to very short with subsoil moisture at 68% short to very short.

Corn conditions are rated 47% good to excellent, a slight increase from the previous week. Soybean conditions are rated 45% good to excellent, with planting nearing the end and most of the soybeans emerged.

Source: brownfieldagnews.com

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