Another dry week allowed some farmers to wrap up their first cutting of hay, while others were well into their second cutting.
The first cutting of alfalfa was reported at 98 percent complete, nine days behind last year but three days ahead of the five-year average, according to the latest crop progress and condition report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service. The second cutting was 43 percent complete, a day behind last year but four days ahead of the average. All hay condition was reported 79 percent good to excellent condition, down 3 percentage points from last week.
Reporters across the state noted crops were starting to show signs of stress due to the drier conditions the week leading up to July 3. This week’s rain is welcome.
Topsoil moisture condition rated 5 percent very short, 21 percent short, 72 percent adequate and 2 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 4 percent very short, 18 percent short, 75 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus.
Corn condition was 76 percent good to excellent statewide, down 2 percentage points from last week.
Soybean condition was 76 percent good to excellent, down 1 percentage point from last week. Soybeans emerged was 98 percent, 11 days behind last year but four days ahead of the average. Soybeans blooming was 13 percent, five days behind last year and two days behind the average.
Oat condition was 83 percent good to excellent, even with last week. Oats emerged was at 97 percent, over two weeks behind last year and 10 days behind the average. Oats headed was at 63 percent, 12 days behind last year and three days behind the average. Oats coloring was at 17 percent.
Potato condition was 91 percent good to excellent, even with last week.
Winter wheat condition was rated 84 percent good to excellent statewide, up 3 percentage points from last week. Winter wheat was 97 percent headed, eight days behind last year but eight days ahead of the average. Winter wheat coloring was at 55 percent, 10 days behind last year and a day behind the average.
Pasture condition was rated 74 percent good to excellent, down 3 percentage points from last week.
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