WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD-TV) — Rain could slow harvest progress across parts of the country in the coming days.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says farmers still have opportunities to complete fieldwork between showers before wetter weather arrives in early November.
“That means the producers will have to get out during these opportunities this week in between showers and try to get as much fieldwork done as possible. We’re seeing the numbers really starting to come up on harvest, getting to about four fifths of the U.S. soybeans are now cut. The latest report showing 60% of the corn harvested. I think we’ll see some more big gains this week in between showers. Then things might shut down for a little bit. So as we move into early November, the pace of fieldwork should slow as that wet system moving in from the Northwest taps into tropical moisture.”
USDA’s latest figures show corn harvest at 60% complete, while soybean harvest is approaching 80%.
North Dakota Farm Bureau President Val Wagner said producers are adjusting field practices, carefully planning input purchases, and preparing for 2027 as they await conditions to finish harvest and start next season on solid footing.
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