SOUTHEAST
One percent of the crop was combined last week, which brings the region’s harvested percentage to 90 percent.
Most areas recorded less than six mm of rain, and field accessibility is difficult at best.
Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 50 percent surplus and 50 percent adequate, while hayland and pasture topsoil moisture is 19 percent surplus and 80 percent adequate.
SOUTHWEST
Harvest is stuck at 85 percent combined, and geese are feeding on the crops that are still out.
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Precipitation varied from trace amounts to 18 mm.
Cropland topsoil moisture conditions are rated as 56 percent surplus and 44 percent adequate, while hayland and pasture are 39 percent surplus and 61 percent adequate.
The chickpea crop will be a challenge to combine because it is still green in some areas and desiccated fields have started to regrow.
EAST-CENTRAL
Seventy-nine percent of crops are in the bin compared to the five-year average of 96 percent.
Rainfall ranged from four to 39 mm, and many areas have flooded crops and standing water.
Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 51 percent surplus and 49 percent adequate, while hayland and pasture are 41 percent surplus and 59 percent adequate.
WEST-CENTRAL
Harvest is 73 percent complete compared to the five year average of 98 percent.
Total precipitation ranged up to 22 mm, and continued wet conditions have caused crop lodging, sprouting, bleaching and grade loss.
Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 54 percent surplus and 46 percent adequate, while hayland and pasture are 21 percent surplus and 79 percent adequate.
NORTHEAST
Eighty percent of the crop has been combined compared to the five-year average of 99 percent.
Precipitation ranged from four to 25 mm along with more than 25 centimetres of snow, which remains in some areas.
Cropland topsoil moisture conditions are rated as 79 percent surplus and 21 percent adequate, while hayland and pastures are 69 percent surplus and 31 percent adequate.
NORTHWEST
Harvest progress is 78 percent complete, and waterfowl are feeding on crops left in fields.
Total precipitation was five to 47 mm with more than 25 cm of snow in some areas.
Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 30 percent surplus and 70 percent adequate, while hayland and pasture topsoil moisture is 31 percent surplus and 69 percent adequate.
