Rain showers slowed harvest for many farmers last week, but they’re still on schedule with last year’s pace.
According to USDA’s crop progress report, 59% of corn and 76% of soybeans have been harvested so far. At the same point in 2022, corn harvest was at 59%, while soybeans were slightly ahead at 78%.
Last week’s rain showers resulted in flooded corn fields for this western Iowa farmer.
Water wings anyone? #harvest23 pic.twitter.com/T9qKQgkrb4
— Jon Anderson (@WoodworkFarmer) October 19, 2023
Luckily, windy conditions have benefited those in similar situations.
Sun and wind let us start back up on Soybean Harvest late this afternoon. 14% beans...we will take it!!! #harvest23 pic.twitter.com/8R5yWSBTmd
— Brandon Petty (@brandonjpetty) October 23, 2023
A grower in Minnesota didn’t experience quite as much of a slowdown but is anticipating more showers later in the week.
Few tenths of rain overnight but back at it today. Hope to miss the 2” forecasted this week. #Harvest23 #harvest2023 #farming #agriculture #agtwitter #agx pic.twitter.com/QWYNPv8yYL
— Todd Golly (@toddgolly) October 23, 2023
While this weather would’ve been more welcome during the summer’s drought, many farmers are still seeing reasonable yields.
#soybean #harvest23 is ✅
— Matthew Krueger (@MatthewCKrueger) October 22, 2023
Longer than I would have cared for but the above average yields made up for it. Now for some #corn 🌽! pic.twitter.com/ZeNUB5kL1g
States that have harvested the most corn acres include North Carolina, Texas and Tennessee. Louisiana and Mississippi have harvested the most soybeans – with South Dakota right behind them.
It was a big week for North Dakota – progressing from 27% to 45% completion in corn acres and from 66% to 85% completion in soybean acres. Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska also reported productive weeks.
Looking toward the coming week for harvest conditions, BAMWX is forecasting quite a few hurdles with multiple rain chances and even snow for some northern states.
⚠️High-impact #Harvest23 weather risk next 1-2 weeks🌧️
— Kirk 🇺🇸 Hinz | BAM ⚡️Weather (@Met_khinz) October 23, 2023
Multiple waves of precip are expected to work across the C. US over the next 7-10 days, even accum #snow across the N. Plains as well.
The cold blast to follow will likely be our strongest of the season to date #AGwx #OATT pic.twitter.com/yNp9KC85fy
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