By Blake Jackson
New York farmers made good progress on fieldwork during the week ending October 22, 2023, despite limited rainfall. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service in New York, there were 3.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week.
Topsoil moisture supplies were 0 percent very short, 1 percent short, 77 percent adequate, and 22 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were 1 percent very short, 7 percent short, 82 percent adequate, and 10 percent surplus.
Farmers are hopeful for some rain in the coming weeks to help improve soil moisture conditions. However, the overall outlook for the New York crop harvest is positive.
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Categories: New York, Crops, Harvesting, Weather