New York farmers had 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sunday, November 19, 2023. The state received 0.29 inches of precipitation; 0.26 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture conditions were mostly adequate, with 74% of the state rated adequate or surplus. Subsoil moisture conditions were also mostly adequate, with 76% of the state rated adequate or surplus. The mild temperatures and below-normal precipitation allowed for continued progress on fall harvest activities. Corn harvest is 71% complete, ahead of the five-year average of 62%. Soybean harvest is 94% complete, ahead of the five-year average of 82%. Apple harvest is 97% complete, ahead of the five-year average of 90%. Winter wheat planting is 86% complete, slightly ahead of the five-year average of 85%. Hay cutting is 82% complete.
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Categories: New York, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Harvesting