Despite experiencing heavy rains and flooding in eastern South Dakota, the overall condition of corn and soybean crops improved slightly across the state in the final week of June.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), corn conditions have been rated 73% good to excellent. Similarly, soybean conditions have also been rated 73% good to excellent, with 3% of the crop reported to be blooming. This percentage of blooming soybeans is behind the average for this time of year.
Winter Wheat and Spring Wheat
Winter wheat conditions are notably strong, with 76% of the crop rated good to excellent and most of the crop now headed. Spring wheat is also progressing well, with 66% of the crop headed and conditions rated at 81% good to excellent.
Sorghum and Sunflower Conditions
The report also highlighted the favorable conditions for sorghum and sunflowers. Sorghum conditions are rated at 84% good to excellent, with 8% of the crop headed. Sunflower conditions are rated even higher, at 86% good to excellent, with 79% of the crop having emerged.
These statistics indicate that despite the adverse weather in parts of the state, overall crop conditions remain robust, reflecting resilience and effective agricultural practices in South Dakota.
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