Southeast Kansas farmers are making progress in the fields as summer crops continue developing across the region. According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Kansas had 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork last week.

 

Winter wheat harvest is nearing completion statewide, with 97% of the crop now harvested. In southeast Kansas, 95% of the wheat crop has been harvested.

 

Corn development continues to move along, with 94% of southeast Kansas corn now silking and 65% reaching the dough stage. Soybean fields are also progressing, with 95% of the state’s crop emerged and 69% rated good to excellent.

 

Pasture and range conditions remain steady, with 57% of Kansas pastures rated good to excellent as producers continue watching moisture conditions during the summer growing season.