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New York crop progress report

New York crop progress report


By Blake Jackson

As of August 25, 2024, New York experienced favorable conditions for fieldwork with five days deemed suitable.

Topsoil moisture levels were well-balanced, with 73% of the topsoil considered adequate, 12% short, and 15% in surplus.

Subsoil moisture was also mostly adequate at 90%, with only 5% reported as short and 5% in surplus.

In terms of crop progress, apple harvests reached 15%, an increase from 13% the previous week and a notable rise from 9% last year.

Barley harvest for grain has advanced to 83%, up from 71% last week, aligning closely with the five-year average of 74%.

Cabbage harvests stood at 34%, showing a slight increase from 29% last week but trailing the 42% harvested last year.

Corn development showed substantial progress with 94% of crops silked and 41% in the dough stage. The denting stage is at 13%, a marked increase from 6% last week.

Fall tillage is at 10% complete, a noticeable improvement from less than 5% the previous week but still behind the five-year average of 13%. Hay harvests are progressing, with 68% of alfalfa in the third cutting and 92% of other hay in the second cutting.

Soybean crops are advancing with 88% blooming and 69% setting pods. The sweet corn harvest has reached 49%, while snap beans are harvested at 23%. Potato harvesting stands at 25%, and onions are 38% harvested.

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Categories: New York, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Fruits and Vegetables

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