WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A new government report gives the Kansas winter wheat crop a mostly upbeat assessment.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday, April 22nd that 57% of the wheat in Kansas was in good to excellent condition. About 32% was rated as fair, while 11% was judged to be in poor to very poor shape.
The agency also reported that 44% of the wheat crop has now jointed. That is ahead of a year ago, but behind the five-year average of 61%.
Kansas farmers also made progress on seeding their corn crop with about 17% now planted. That is more than the 14% planted by this time last year, but is behind the 24% average.
— Associated Press
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