Published on August 7 2023 3:56 pm
Last Updated on August 7 2023 3:56 pm
Written by Greg Sapp
There were 5.2 days suitable for field work during the week ending August 6, 2023.
Statewide, the average temperature was 73.9 degrees, 0.1 of a degree above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.66 inches, 0.78 of an inch above normal.
Topsoil moisture supply was rated 9 percent very short, 21 percent short, 59 percent adequate, and 11 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 9 percent very short, 24 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and 3 percent surplus.
Corn dough reached 56 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 57 percent. Corn dented reached 1 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 7 percent. Corn condition was rated 5 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 29 percent fair, 50 percent good, and 8 percent excellent.
Soybeans blooming reached 93 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 87 percent. Soybeans setting pods reached 73 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 62 percent. Soybean condition was rated 4 percent very poor, 10 percent poor, 28 percent fair, 48 percent good, and 10 percent excellent.