Crop Report for Week Ending July 10

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Published on July 13 2016 10:54 am
Last Updated on July 13 2016 10:54 am
Written by Greg Sapp

Widespread rain across the state helped crops and pastures last week.

There were some reports of minor flooding and ponding on fields in the southern part of the state.

Statewide, the average temperature was 74.5 degrees, 1.6 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 2.11 inches, 1.26 inches above normal. There were 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 10.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 2% very short, 9% short, 79% adequate, and 10% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 2% very short, 12% short, 78% adequate, and 8% surplus.

Corn silking reached 53%, a jump of 31 percentage points over last week. Corn condition was rated 2% very poor, 4% poor, 18% fair, 56% good, and 20% excellent.

Soybeans blooming was at 39%, compared to 28% last year. Soybeans setting pods reached 7%. Soybean condition was rated 2% very poor, 5% poor, 19% fair, 58% good, and 16% excellent.

Winter wheat harvest reached 95% complete, compared to 79% last year. 

Oats harvested reached 17%.

Pasture and range condition was rated at 2% very poor, 8% poor, 21% fair, 53% good, and 16% excellent.