The growing season is taking off in the four-state area, and here's a snapshot of conditions from the latest National Agricultural Statistics Service Crop Progress Report.

 

In southeast Kansas, winter wheat is 96% jointed and 76% headed. Corn planted is at 85% and 69% emerged. Soybeans are going in the ground, with 23% planted across Kansas, which is near last year and ahead of the five-year average. Sorghum planting has also just begun. Pasture and range condition is in decent shape, with 28% listed fair and 46% good.

 

In Oklahoma, winter wheat jointing has reached 96%, with 60% headed, up from last week but slightly behind normal. Corn planted in Oklahoma reached 45 percent, up 4 points from normal, while sorghum is ahead of Kansas at 15 percent planted. Pasture and range condition is rated 77% good to fair.

 

In Missouri, winter wheat is ahead of the average at 48%, while corn planted is slightly behind at 54%. Soybean planting is also underway at 28%, which is ahead of the average. Pastures are in good shape, with 77% listed good and 7% excellent.

 

In Arkansas, corn planted is at 86%, behind last year but ahead of average. Winter wheat has made great strides since last week with 77% headed compared with 48% last week. Soybeans are also well ahead of the 5-year average with 58% planted.