|
|
Substantial harvest weekIowa Harvest was in full swing across the state during the week ending Sept. 30, until rain showers over the weekend chased farmers out of the fields, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Iowa Field Office, Oct. 1. Farmers focused on soybean harvest last week, with progress in the North Central District well ahead of other districts. Corn has dried well in the fields. There were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork, compared to 5.2 days a year ago. Topsoil moisture rated zero percent very short, 4 percent short, 86 percent adequate, and 10 percent surplus across the state. Subsoil moisture rated 1 percent very short, 4 percent short, 86 percent adequate, and 9 percent surplus. Ninety-four percent of the corn has reached maturity, ahead of both last year's 92 percent and the five-year average of 89 percent. Statewide, the percent moisture of corn in the field is 22 percent, with harvested corn moisture averaging 18 percent. Thirteen percent of the corn has been harvested, 6 percentage points ahead of last year and 4 percentage points ahead of the five-year average of 9 percent. Corn condition rated 2 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 19 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 21 percent excellent. Soybeans dropping leaves is at 93 percent, equal to both last year and the five-year average. Thirty-five percent of the soybeans have been harvested, 12 percentage points ahead of last year's harvest at this time and 5 percentage points ahead of the five-year average. Soybean condition rated 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 19 percent fair, 55 percent good, and 21 percent excellent. Pasture condition rated 1 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 28 percent fair, 51 percent good, and 14 percent excellent. Date: 10/3/07
Copyright/Privacy
Copyright 1995-2012. High Plains Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Any republishing of these pages, including electronic reproduction of the editorial archives or classified advertising, is strictly prohibited. If you have questions or comments you can reach us at High Plains Journal 1500 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd., P.O. Box 760, Dodge City, KS 67801 or call 1-800-452-7171. Email: webmaster@hpj.com |
|
