Harvest 2023 is coming to a slow but steady close, and many growers expect this to be their last week in the field.
According to USDA’s final crop progress report of the season, 96% of corn has been harvested — a 3% increase from last week. At this time last year, progress had reached 99%, though the five-year average is 95%.
All but four states — Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — are reporting at least 90% completion of corn acres.
The USDA also reported most states had between four to five days suitable for fieldwork last week, which growers took full advantage of.
Beautiful afternoon to clean up the last few loads of #harvest23 pic.twitter.com/5pdcOXHx3M
— Steven Hamill (@Sleve4) November 26, 2023
What a beauty day to continue #harvest23, we sure are getting spoiled with this November weather! pic.twitter.com/JaE08000bI
— Adam Pfeffer (@AdamJPfeffer) November 25, 2023
And with the final acres in sight, the holidays aren’t slowing progress.
Done. Knocked out 960 late planted corn plots today and cleaned up borders. #harvest23 at #KSUTribune is done! Bring on the heavy wet snow and lots of it! pic.twitter.com/xoPN8OzK4G
— Lucas Haag (@LucasAHaag) November 23, 2023
Anyone else have some #harvest23 to wrap up after #Thanksgiving? 🙋🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/BL73hVNf9K
— Matthew Krueger (@MatthewCKrueger) November 23, 2023
In fact, growers are bringing the holiday spirit to the field.
The head is frosted over. Heat and Christmas music cranked in the cab, it’s a great time of year #Harvest23 pic.twitter.com/vW3m2l6IBg
— Robert Reese (@robertreese_4) November 25, 2023
The week is off to a chilly start and might be tricky to navigate for those in the Midwest and Eastern regions of the country.
A cold front moving east across portions of the U.S this evening will continue to bring rain and snow chances for different parts of Midwest and Eastern regions. As we begin the new work week, make sure to stay up to date on the latest forecast! Visit: https://t.co/p0EOS6NUss pic.twitter.com/CBgBOl0wOQ
— National Weather Service (@NWS) November 26, 2023
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