SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — For the week ending November 21, 2021, there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 8% very short, 23% short, 64% adequate, and 5% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 12% very short, 32% short, 53% adequate, and 3% surplus.
Field Crops Report: Corn harvested was 93%, behind 99% last year, but ahead of 87% for the five-year average.
Winter wheat condition rated 6% very poor, 19% poor, 38% fair, 34% good, and 3% excellent.
Sorghum harvested was 94%, behind 100% last year, but near 92% average.
Sunflowers harvested was 90%, near 88% last year, and ahead of 80% average.
Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 29% very poor, 38% poor, 23% fair, 8% good, and 2% excellent.
— USDA NASS
