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USDA says some crops remain in the field
A USDA meteorologist says there are still regions of the U.S. where farmers are having a tough time harvesting crops because of fall weather conditions. Brad Rippey says, “Of the states reporting this week, we still see five percent of the soybeans left in the field as of December 2nd.”
Rippey says the soybean harvest is the big issue. “Kansas and North Dakota, even a little bit more left in Arkansas where 94% of the soybeans have been harvested.”
Rippey says the Dakotas, like some other regions, focused on soybeans first as the weather allowed. “This is one area where producers have been attempting to primarily get soybeans and other crops that are more fragile. Now corn, if it needs to, can out during the winter.”
The USDA says wet or snowy conditions have delayed farmers nationwide, and in some cases, the moisture content is so high the crop cannot be physically harvested with normal equipment. USDA is urging farmers with standing crops to work with their crop insurance agents before the December 10th deadline. In some cases, USDA says growers can be allowed additional time to harvest.
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