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Winter Wheat Crop Progress Report: USDA Updates on 2023 Conditions
In its final Crop Progress report of the growing season, the USDA provided insights on the nation’s winter wheat crop. Notably, 87% of the crop is now out of the ground, with minimal planting yet to be completed. Additionally, there has been an overall improvement in crop conditions compared to the previous week.
State-by-State Analysis
Here’s a detailed look at the condition and progress of the winter wheat crop across various states.
Crop Condition
As of November 23, 48% of the crop in the top 18 winter-wheat-growing states has been rated in good to excellent condition. This is an improvement from the previous week’s 45%, yet it falls short of last year’s 55% rating at this same time.
Condition ratings varied significantly across states. Farmers in California reported an impressive 95% of their crop in the top two condition categories, while growers in Montana noted just 10%.
Excluding Montana, states like Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas also reported figures below the 48% average of good/excellent conditions.
Explore the interactive map below for a detailed view of winter wheat conditions throughout the country. Click on an individual state for specific details.
Planting Progress
The average planting progress in the top 18 winter wheat-growing states has reached 97% as of last Sunday, aligning perfectly with the five-year average.
Farmers in the following eight states have completed their planting:
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Kansas
- Michigan
- Montana
- Oregon
- South Dakota
- Washington
Reference the chart below to see how each state’s planting progress compares to the respective five-year average.
Emergence Progress
By November 23, 87% of the winter wheat crop was reported to be out of the ground, slightly below the five-year average.
Among the top wheat-producing states, half are lagging behind their five-year averages for emergence, while four states are on track and five have outpaced the averages.
Check the progress of each state against the five-year averages in the chart below.
Conclusion
The USDA’s report highlights positive trends in the winter wheat crop conditions, with an encouraging advancement in planting and emergence rates. As the season progresses, farmers and stakeholders will continue to monitor these developments closely.
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