Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Condition 33% Good

For the week ending Jan. 23, 2022, topsoil moisture supplies rated 21% very short, 52% short, 27% adequate, and 0% surplus, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 18% very short, 49% short, 33% adequate and 0% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Winter wheat condition rated 8% very poor, 11% poor, 45% fair, 33% good and 3% excellent.

The next report is currently scheduled to be issued Feb. 22, 2022 but may change due to the federal holiday on Feb. 21.

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