Harvest progress over the past week was slow but steady.
According to USDA’s crop progress report, 88% of corn and 95% of soybeans have been harvested so far. This remains slightly behind where progress was this time last year, but ahead of the five-year average overall.
For soybeans, 13 states have harvested more than 90% of their acres, with two of them (Louisiana and South Dakota) reporting 100% completion. North Carolina is the first state to report 100% of its corn acres have been harvested, and growers in nine other states are over the 90% mark.
As for those who have already crossed the finish line, it’s time to winterize.
#Corn #harvest23 is in the books. Brought machines home & prepping for winter storage.
— Chet Edinger (@ChetEdinger) November 10, 2023
Fall harvest was the most acres we have ever covered as our wheat failed last spring & added acres to the workload this fall.
Blessed with a great crew of guys to get it all done in time pic.twitter.com/SH0cbPPEQd
But for many growers, including this farmer in Minnesota, the week ahead is shaping up to be their last in the combine this fall.
Should get done with harvest this weekend if all goes according to plan, weather looks great. #harvest23 #harvest2023 #farming #agtwitter #agx pic.twitter.com/3RpyH5mB0X
— Todd Golly (@toddgolly) November 10, 2023
It was a big week for North Carolina. In addition to finishing up corn, farmers made significant progress – a 16% increase (from 45% to 61%) – in soybean harvest.
Other states picking up the pace in corn harvest last week include Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin.
Comments on yield have been mixed. While some growers are pleased with their results, others have seen below average numbers in both corn and soybeans.
Could ask for better harvest weather to start the week. Another test plot in the bin and another win for A630-04! Outstanding 100 day product that continues to put up impressive yields across a wide range of acres! #HeasleySeeds #Harvest23 #Agrigold @AgriGold pic.twitter.com/94RNESkIcp
— HeasleySeeds (@HeasleySeeds) November 13, 2023
There’s potential for a calm week in weather conditions, though the Midwest might experience a few showers.
Quiet and warm is the story for the Midwest this week ❌ 🌧️ ❌
— BAM Weather (BAMWX) (@bamwxcom) November 13, 2023
Outside of some scattered chances with a front passing through THU/FRI, many across the AG Belt will stay dry and above normal for temps most of the week with high pressure sitting overhead🥵
On @clarity_wx, you’ll… pic.twitter.com/3B0x7jdexR
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