North Dakota crop progress and condition for the week ending August 18

There were 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 3% very short, 14% short, 70% adequate, and 13% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 4% very short, 12% short, 74% adequate, and 10% surplus.

Field Crops Report: Soybean condition rated 1% very poor, 9% poor, 33% fair, 52% good, and 5% excellent. Soybeans…