Wetter than normal February weather helped Missouri’s soil moisture levels.
The USDA says more than 90% of the state’s topsoil and nearly 80% of subsoil have adequate to surplus soil moisture, with statewide precipitation nearly seven tenths of an inch more than average.
11% of the state is at least abnormally dry, compared to nearly 90% just three months ago.
71% of Missouri’s winter wheat crop is in good to excellent shape, 3% above last month.