Producers in Minnesota averaged 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending June 25th, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Most of the state received light rain and higher than average temperatures.
Topsoil moisture supplies were 46% short to very short. Subsoil moisture supplies were 45% short to very short.
Corn began silking at 2%, 12 days ahead of last year and 1 week ahead of the 5 year average. Corn condition was 57% good to excellent.
Soybeans were 9% blooming, 9 days ahead of last year and 4 days ahead of the 5 year average. Soybean condition was 63% good to excellent.
Above average temperatures and below normal precipitation in Iowa last week, led to 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA.
Persistent dryness has led to many reports of visible crops stress; however, north central and northeast Iowa received some much needed rain.
Topsoil moisture supplies were 67% short to very short and subsoil moisture condition was rated 68% short to very short.
Some reports of corn starting to silk were received this week. Corn condition continued to decline, rated 56% good to excellent.
Ten percent of soybeans were blooming, 6 days ahead of last year and 2 days ahead of the 5 year average. Soybean condition dropped to 48% good to excellent.