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For the week ending April 12, there were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 28 percent very short, 32 percent short, 36 percent adequate and 4 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 21 percent very short, 36 percent short, 41 percent adequate and 2 percent surplus.

Field Crops Report

Winter wheat condition rated 12 percent very poor, 20 percent poor, 36 percent fair, 30 percent good and 2 percent excellent. Winter wheat jointed was 61 percent, ahead of 43 percent last year, and well ahead of 33 percent for the five-year average.

Corn planted was 9 percent, near 10 percent last year, and 9 percent average.

Soybeans planted was 2 percent, near 1 percent average.

Data for this news release were provided at the county level by USDA Farm Service Agency, KSU Extension Service and other reporters across the State.