For the week ending December 5, 2021, there were 6.9 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 19% very short, 33% short, 47% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 18% very short, 31% short, 50% adequate, and 1% surplus. 

Field Crops Report: Winter wheat condition rated 3% very poor, 9% poor, 30% fair, 49% good, and 9% excellent. 

Cotton harvested was 88%, well ahead of 68% last year.