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NASS Survey Update Summary (May 23, 2022)

Core Information

• The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), part of the USDA's Agricultural Statistics Board, released the survey update on May 23, 2022.
• The update includes data on crop production, storage supplies, and livestock inventory for various states.
• Results will be available on June 29 for the Hogs and Pigs report and on June 30 for the Acreage and Grain Stocks reports.
• Farmers are encouraged to respond to surveys to ensure accurate data collection for informed business decisions.

Key Crops and Their Progress

Corn

• Planted: 18 states planted 92% of the 2021 corn acreage.
• Progress:
  • May 22, 2021: 89%
  • May 15, 2022: 49%
  • May 22, 2022: 72%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 79%
• Emergence:
  • May 22, 2021: 61%
  • May 15, 2022: 14%
  • May 22, 2022: 39%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 51%
• Condition:
  • Very poor: 22%
  • Poor: 18%
  • Fair: 32%
  • Good: 24%
  • Excellent: 4%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 51%

Soybeans

• Planted: 18 states planted 96% of the 2021 soybean acreage.
• Progress:
  • May 22, 2021: 73%
  • May 15, 2022: 30%
  • May 22, 2022: 50%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 55%
• Emergence:
  • May 22, 2021: 38%
  • May 15, 2022: 9%
  • May 22, 2022: 21%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 26%
• Condition:
  • Very poor: 15%
  • Poor: 18%
  • Fair: 32%
  • Good: 24%
  • Excellent: 4%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 26%

Cotton

• Planted: 15 states planted 99% of the 2021 cotton acreage.
• Progress:
  • May 22, 2021: 47%
  • May 15, 2022: 37%
  • May 22, 2022: 54%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 51%

Rice

• Planted: 6 states planted 100% of the 2021 rice acreage.
• Progress:
  • May 22, 2021: 94%
  • May 15, 2022: 80%
  • May 22, 2022: 91%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 89%
• Emergence:
  • May 22, 2021: 74%
  • May 15, 2022: 53%
  • May 22, 2022: 66%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 71%
• Condition:
  • Very poor: 15%
  • Poor: 11%
  • Fair: 29%
  • Good: 40%
  • Excellent: 5%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 26%

Oats

• Planted: 9 states planted 69% of the 2021 oat acreage.
• Progress:
  • May 22, 2021: 95%
  • May 15, 2022: 67%
  • May 22, 2022: 77%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 90%
• Emergence:
  • May 22, 2021: 82%
  • May 15, 2022: 45%
  • May 22, 2022: 58%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 74%
• Condition:
  • Very poor: 15%
  • Poor: 11%
  • Fair: 29%
  • Good: 40%
  • Excellent: 5%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 40%

Spring Wheat

• Planted: 6 states planted 100% of the 2021 spring wheat acreage.
• Progress:
  • May 22, 2021: 63%
  • May 15, 2022: 39%
  • May 22, 2022: 49%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 50%

Barley

• Planted: 5 states planted 82% of the 2021 barley acreage.
• Progress:
  • May 22, 2021: 62%
  • May 15, 2022: 32%
  • May 22, 2022: 47%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 55%

Pasture and Range

• Condition:
  • Very poor: 24%
  • Poor: 26%
  • Fair: 28%
  • Good: 20%
  • Excellent: 2%
  • 2017-2021 Average: 20%
• Previous week: 25%, 24%, 29%, 20%, 2%
• Previous year: 18%, 21%, 33%, 24%, 4%

Fieldwork Days

• Days suitable for fieldwork:
  • May 22, 2021: 6.3 days
  • May 15, 2022: 6.7 days
  • May 22, 2022: 6.5 days

Summary of Trends

• Most crops show a decline in planting and emergence rates compared to the previous year.
• Corn, soybeans, and rice have seen a significant drop in planting progress from May 22, 2021, to May 15, 2022.
• Barley and spring wheat have also experienced a decline in planting progress.
• Winter wheat has a notable decrease in both planting and emergence rates, with a significant portion in poor or fair condition.
• Pasture and range conditions show a slight decline in suitable days for fieldwork compared to the previous year.
• Farmers are advised to respond to surveys to ensure the accuracy of data for informed decision-making.