State Crop Report for Week Ending June 1

Warm and dry conditions continued throughout the state last week, allowing operators to continue planting.

Both corn and soybean crops have emerged ahead of five-year averages.  

Statewide, precipitation averaged 0.62 inches, 0.35 inches below normal. Temperatures averaged 74 degrees, 7.2 degrees above normal. There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending June 1.

Corn planting increased to 98% complete while corn emerged reached 91%. Soybeans planted reached 85%, ahead of the five-year average of 65%. Soybeans emerged reached 59%, ahead of the five-year average of 44%. Oat and sorghum planting progressed to 92% and 61% complete, respectively. Winter wheat headed reached 88%, behind the five-year average of 94%. 

Topsoil moisture was rated at 1% very short, 13% short, 77% adequate, and 9% surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated at 4% very short, 18% short, 75% adequate, and 3% surplus.  

Winter wheat condition was rated at 2% very poor, 5% poor, 26% fair, 48% good, and 19% excellent. Pasture condition was rated at 1% very poor, 7% poor, 31% fair, 42% good, and 19% excellent.