fl-crop-weather State Florida Crop Weather Week Ending/Released Dates Week ending June 5, 2005 Released 4:00 P.M. June 6, 2005 Report Code FL-CW2305 Weather Summary Report Abundant rain fell over most of the State during the week of May 30 through June 5. Rainfall ranged from about an inch at Carrabelle to nearly nine inches at Sebring. Some central, southwestern and southern Peninsula areas were soaked while some northern Peninsula and Big Bend localities received light amounts. Temperatures averaged from normal to three degrees below in the major cities. Daytime highs were in the 80s and 90s while nighttime lows were in the 60s and 70s. Field Crops Report Substantial rains throughout the week increased soil moisture levels in most areas. Soil moisture in the Panhandle is mostly surplus while supplies in the Big Bend and northern Peninsula areas are mostly short to adequate. Central and southern Peninsula localities recorded mostly adequate supplies with a few areas reporting surplus. Farther down the southern Peninsula in Dade County, soil moisture supplies are short to adequate with Broward County still reporting some areas with very short supplies. Significant precipitation in Jefferson County helped alleviate stress in corn as well as other field crops. Peanut planting in some Panhandle areas is delayed until saturated soils dry out. Ninety five percent of peanuts are planted compared to 84 percent a year ago and the five year average of 88 percent. Peanut condition is rated 3 percent poor, 15 percent fair, 75 percent good and 7 percent excellent. Percentage of Peanuts Planted to Date This year 95 Last year 84 Five year average 88 Soil Moisture Chart Topsoil Subsoil Moisture Rating This Last Last This Last Last week week year week week Year Percent Very short 1 3 17 0 1 11 Short 2 37 34 8 24 36 Adequate 68 60 45 90 75 49 Surplus 29 0 4 2 0 4 Vegetable Report Rain delayed harvesting in all areas. Sweet corn and blueberry picking are nearing the end. Central and northern Peninsula producers are starting to pick watermelons with most southern Peninsula harvesting finished. Snap bean picking is slow. Other vegetables available include cucumbers, eggplant, okra, peppers and tomatoes. Very light amounts of squash are also available. Livestock Report Pasture throughout the State is recovering from an extremely dry May and is generally in good condition. However, pasture in low spots in the north and Panhandle are in fair condition due to excess soil moisture while some pastures in the southwest are in only fair condition due to short soil moisture. Statewide, most cattle are in good condition. Livestock Condition Chart Range Cattle Condition This Last This Last week week week week Percent Very poor 0 0 0 0 Poor 0 5 0 0 Fair 5 35 5 20 Good 75 55 70 75 Excellent 20 5 25 5 Fruit Report Citrus: Hot, dry weather at the beginning of the week turned into rainy, cooler days toward the middle of the week and lasted throughout the weekend. On Monday, highs were recorded in the low to mid 90s in all areas. Nighttime temperatures for the week dropped to the mid 60s. All areas had significant amounts of rain with the most being recorded in Sebring at over eight and a half inches, followed by Ft. Pierce at over eight inches for the week. The least recorded was in Lake Alfred at just over two inches. Valencia harvesting was between four and five million boxes a week, the previous two weeks, but the many days of rain affected this weeks estimated utilization. Grapefruit harvest is virtually over in both the white and colored categories. Harvest of Honey tangerines is complete for the season. Growers halted grove maintenance due to the numerous days of rain, but will continue to apply post harvest sprays and fertilizers as the weather clears. Estimated boxes harvested week ended Crop May 22 May 29 June 3 In thousands of 1-3/5 bushel boxes Late oranges 5,341 4,407 2,023 Grapefruit 32 9 3 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.