There were 4.7 days suitable for field work during the week. Eighty-nine percent of the  corn acreage has
been harvested compared to 69 percent last year and 74 percent for the 5-year average. By area, 87 percent of the corn acreage has been harvested in the north, 87 percent in the central region, and  95 percent in the south. Moisture content of harvested corn is averaging about 18 percent.

Eighty-nine percent of the soybean acreage has been harvested compared to 88 percent last year and  89 percent for the 5-year average. By area, 91 percent of the soybean acreage has been harvested in the north, 89 percent in the central region, and 87 percent in the south. Moisture content of harvested soybeans is averaging about 13 percent.

Ninety-three percent of the winter wheat acreage has been planted compared to 93 percent last year and 89 percent for the 5-year average. Seventy-two percent of the winter wheat acreage has  emerged compared to 73 percent  last year and  67 percent for  the 5-year average.   

Seventy-two  percent of the winter wheat acreage is in good to excellent condition compared to 68 percent last year at this time.

LIVESTOCK, PASTURE AND RANGE REPORT
Livestock are reported to be in mostly good condition. Hay supplies are tight in some areas, and a few
operations are still cutting and baling hay. Pastures are in relatively good condition for this time of year.