Minnesota farmers were able to take advantage of 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork last week.
According to the USDA, as of Sunday, 89% of Minnesota’s corn was emerged, the same as last year and 8 days ahead of the 5 year average. Corn condition was rated 2% poor, 22% fair, 62% good and 14% excellent.
Soybeans emerged reached 81%, 8 days ahead of last year and 2 weeks ahead of the 5 year average. Soybean condition was rated 2% poor, 22% fair, 65% good and 11% excellent.
Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 4% very short, 20% short, 71% adequate and 5% surplus.
In Iowa, the USDA reports 3.4 days suitable for fieldwork last week.
According to the USDA, as of Sunday, 87% of Iowa’s corn was emerged, 5 days ahead of the five year average. Corn condition was rated 81% good to excellent.
Soybeans emerged reached 72%, 9 days ahead of the 5 year average. Soybean condition was 1% poor, 23% fair, 60% good and 16% excellent.
Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 1% very short, 14% short, 76% adequate and 9% surplus.