fl-crop-weather State Florida Crop Weather Week Ending/Released Dates Week ending June 13, 2004 Released 4:00 P.M. June 14, 2004 Report Code FL-CW2404 Weather Summary Report Scattered storms dropped abundant amounts of rain over many areas of the Sunshine State during the week of June 6 through 12. Rainfall for the week totaled from about two tenths of an inch in Citra to more than three inches in Miami. Most localities received one to over two inches of precipitation. Marianna reported less than one tenth of an inch. Temperatures averaged normal to three degrees above in major cities, while Miami was one degree below normal. Hot weather patterns continued with daytime highs in the 80s and 90s. Nighttime temperatures ranged from low 60s to mid 70s. Field Crops Report Peanut condition is rated 25 percent fair, 70 percent good and 5 percent excellent with a fourth of the acreage pegged. Oldest cotton acreage is beginning to form squares. Recent showers prevented some hay making. Although many localities received abundant rains, the storms were more scattered than in recent weeks, leaving some areas dry. Soil moisture supplies are short to mostly adequate with some areas that received more rain reporting surplus moisture, especially Marion, Seminole and Osceola counties. Volusia and Broward counties reported some spots of very short soil moisture. Percentage of Peanuts Pegged To Date This year 25% Last year 17% 5 - year average 26% Topsoil Subsoil Moisture Rating This Last Last This Last Last week week year week week Year Percent Very short 1 15 0 1 10 0 Short 29 30 9 24 30 8 Adequate 67 50 75 72 55 81 Surplus 3 5 16 3 5 11 Soil Moisture Chart Most vegetable crops in northern Peninsula and Panhandle localities are producing peak volume. Producers around Quincy increased tomato picking as harvesting from central areas declined seasonally. Okra harvesting remains steady in Dade County. Watermelon and cantaloupe cutting continue with growers helping tosupply the Independence Day market. Sweet corn, cucumber, eggplant and pepper harvesting are nearing the end as hot temperatures prevail. Vegetable Report The condition of the pasture and range improved in the Panhandle through the central counties following good rainfall. In the northern counties, pasture and hayfield condition improved due to mid-90s temperatures and rainfall. The range condition in the southwest is still fair to good due to drought. Statewide, cattle are in fair to good condition. Livestock Report Range Cattle Condition This Last This Last week week week week Percent Very poor 0 5 0 0 Poor 5 25 5 5 Fair 60 50 44 50 Good 35 20 50 40 Excellent 0 0 1 5 Fruit Report Citrus: Afternoon thunderstorms continued this week with most areas receiving at least some scattered rainfall. Coastal areas received up to two inches while some interior stations recorded over five. Other areas received only scattered rainfall. Temperatures moderated with the arrival of afternoon rains and highs reaching into the low 90s before the arrival of afternoon clouds and rain. Growers in most areas reported needing more rain to replenish soil moisture levels which declined dramatically in the spring, and to replenish lake and canal levels. Cultural practices are continuing and include fertilizations, hedging, and reseting of young trees. Most fresh fruit packinghouses are closed for the season with only a few continuing to pack Valencia oranges. Valencia orange weekly harvest is declining as plants close for the season. Estimated boxes harvested week ended Crop May 30 Jun 6 Jun 13 Valencia oranges 6,507,000 4,674,000 4,162,000 Grapefruit 142,000 74,000 18,000 Comments/Contact Information To receive this report via e-mail, log onto http://www.usda.gov/nass/sso-rpts.htm Then click on “Subscribe” (upper right part of screen), then select “Florida Crop-Weather”, enter your name and your e-mail address, then click on “Subscribe”. The report will be sent automatically to your e-mail address each week.