Ohio Crop Report: Wheat Harvest and Emergence Updates

Ohio farmers have nearly finished the winter wheat harvest, with 95% of the crop gathered according to the USDA NASS. This progress significantly exceeds the five-year average of 61%, while corn and soybean emergence both reached 94% for the week ending June 21.

How is the Ohio crop condition performing?

Corn condition is rated 86% good to excellent, with 34% rated excellent and 52% good, per USDA data. Emergence for corn rose to 94% from 91% the previous week, placing it slightly below the 95% average.

Soybean emergence reached 94%, an increase from 87% last week and above the five-year average of 89%. The USDA rated soybean condition as 55% good to excellent, consisting of 50% good and 5% excellent.

Did You Know? The current winter wheat harvest of 95% is far ahead of the typical pace, surpassing the five-year average of 61% by 34 percentage points.

What impact has recent weather had on fieldwork?

Recent showers across most of the state halted a period of drier weather. The USDA reports there were 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 21.

These rains increased soil moisture levels. Topsoil moisture is currently rated 79% adequate and 10% surplus, while subsoil moisture is 76% adequate and 8% surplus, according to the report.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that while the recent showers provided necessary soil moisture, the limited window of 4.6 fieldwork days creates a tight timeline for farmers. The balance between moisture for crop health and dry ground for machinery is a constant tension in late June operations.

Which crops are trailing behind average?

Oats are currently 51% headed, which is an increase from 31% last week but remains behind the 64% average. Despite the slower pace, the USDA rated oat condition as 82% good to excellent.

Winter wheat condition was rated 62% good to excellent, with 57% rated good and 5% rated excellent.

What may happen next?

Given that soil moisture is increasing, crop conditions could remain stable or improve. However, because oats are currently behind their average heading percentage, their progress may depend on continued favorable weather patterns.

Farmers may see a total completion of the wheat harvest soon, as they are already at 95% and close to having all crops out of the ground.

For more details, you can read the full report from USDA NASS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of the winter wheat harvest is complete?

According to the USDA, 95% of the winter wheat has been harvested.

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How does soybean emergence compare to the five-year average?

Soybean emergence is at 94%, which is higher than the five-year average of 89%.

What are the current soil moisture ratings for Ohio?

Topsoil moisture is 79% adequate and 10% surplus, while subsoil moisture is 76% adequate and 8% surplus.

How do these harvest speeds compare to the farming trends you’ve seen in your region?