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Pennsylvania farmers face soil moisture concerns

Pennsylvania farmers face soil moisture concerns


By Blake Jackson

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in Pennsylvania reported 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending November 24, 2024.

Despite cooler conditions, progress remained steady across various crops, supported by farmers maximizing time in the fields.

Topsoil moisture supplies were rated as 11% very short, 38% short, 51% adequate, and 0% surplus.

Subsoil moisture supplies followed a similar trend, with 16% very short, 48% short, 36% adequate, and 0% surplus. These figures highlight ongoing moisture challenges in some areas.

As of November 24, barley emergence reached 93%, up from 80% the previous week and surpassing last year’s 86%.

Corn harvest for grain is 89% complete, showing significant progress from 77% last week and exceeding last year’s pace, which also stood at 77%. The five-year average is 85%.

Soybean harvest is now 95% complete, advancing from 85% last week and outperforming last year’s rate of 92%.

Winter wheat emergence has climbed to 83%, an improvement from 70% the previous week and just ahead of last year’s 82%.

Fall tillage also progressed well, with 89% complete, up from 85% last week, and exceeding the five-year average of 82%.

Farmers continue making strong progress despite varying moisture levels.

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