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Hoosier Farms Prepare for Winter


Published: Friday, November 29, 2024

The following is from the Indiana Field Office of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service for the week ending Nov. 24.

Winter preparations commenced as harvest season for many farmers throughout the State came to a close, according to Nathanial Warenski, state statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office. Topsoil moisture levels increased from the previous week, with 61% rated adequate or surplus.

The average temperature for the week was 44.4 degrees Fahrenheit, 3.6 degrees above normal for the state. The statewide average precipitation was .66 inches, .03 inches below normal.

There were 3.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Nov. 24.

The state received a mix of rain and snow during the previous week. Winter wheat emergence remained approximately on schedule, while the crop's condition was stable with 64% of the crop rated in good to excellent condition. Other activities included hauling grain and equipment maintenance.

The crop progress schedule (last, week, previous week, 2023 and five-year average) showed: days suitable for fieldwork, 3.5, 4.3, N/A, showed:

This issue concludes the weekly Indiana reports for the 2024 season.

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