According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service in New York, there were 3.0 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday; April 25, 2021. Topsoil moisture supplies were 7 percent very short, 9 percent short, 74 percent adequate, and 10 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were 7 percent very short, 22 percent short, 56 percent adequate, and 15 percent surplus.
Soil Moisture for Week Ending April 25, 2021
(in percent)
Item | Very Short | Short | Adequate | Surplus |
TOPSOIL | 7 | 9 | 74 | 10 |
SUBSOIL | 7 | 22 | 56 | 15 |
Crop Conditions as of April 25, 2021
(in percent)
Item | Very Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
HAY, ALFALFA | 6 | 8 | 36 | 36 | 14 |
HAY, OTHER | 2 | 7 | 35 | 50 | 6 |
WINTER WHEAT | 1 | 5 | 24 | 43 | 27 |
Crop Progress as of April 25, 2021
(in percent)
Item | This Week | Last Week | Last Year | 5 Year Avg. |
BARLEY: PLANTED | 24 | 22 | 5 | 7 |
SPRING TILLAGE: PERCENT COMPLETE | 42 | 33 | N/A | N/A |
OATS: PLANTED | 25 | 18 | 17 | 13 |