Weekly State Crop Report for April 12

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Published on April 16 2015 2:32 pm
Last Updated on April 16 2015 2:32 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

Limited fieldwork continued last week in areas not receiving spring showers.

Statewide, precipitation averaged 1.2 inches, 0.37 inches above normal. The average temperature was 56 degrees, 7.4 degrees above normal. There were 2.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 12.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 7% short, 68% adequate, and 25% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 10% short, 74% adequate, and 16% surplus. 

Winter wheat condition was rated at 1% very poor, 9% poor, 36% fair, 47% good, and 7% excellent. 

Oats planted reached 39% complete, compared to 37% last year and the five-year average of 56%.