nd-crop-weather STATE NORTH DAKOTA CROP, LIVESTOCK & WEATHER REPORT RELEASE DATE, WEEK ENDING DATE Released: June 13, 2005 For Week Ending: June 12, 2005 ISSUE ND-CW2405 AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY General: Heavy rains late in the week over much of the state left fields saturated and further delayed final plantings, according to the North Dakota Agricultural Statistics Service. Excessive precipitation and cool temperatures have resulted in possible prevented plantings of late season crops. Wet conditions continued to make spraying difficult and resulted in an increased usage of aerial applicators. Post emergence spraying for control of broadleaf weeds was 53 percent complete and wild oats was 60 percent complete compared to the five-year (2000-2004) average of 48 and 57 percent, respectively. Statewide, on average, there were 3.0 days suitable for fieldwork. The widespread rains significantly increased topsoil moisture supplies, which were rated 2 percent short, 70 adequate and 28 surplus compared to the average of 7 percent very short, 12 short, 67 adequate and 14 surplus. FIELD CROPS REPORT Crops: Cool, wet conditions have resulted in slower development of small grain crops, yet most were near average due to earlier than average plantings. Hard red spring wheat was 40 percent jointed and beyond compared with 38 percent on average, while durum wheat was 16 percent jointed, same as average. Barley was 38 percent jointed compared with 32 percent on average. All small grain crop conditions were reported mostly good to excellent and rated better than average. As of June 12, 85 percent of the hard red spring wheat was rated in good to excellent condition compared to 69 percent last year. Dry edible beans, potatoes, soybeans and sunflower planting progress and development were adversely affected by the wet conditions. As of June 12, 84 percent of the dry edible beans had been planted compared to the average of 95 percent while 49 percent was emerged, down from the average of 68 percent. Eighty-nine percent of the soybean crop was planted compared to 98 percent on average while 66 percent was emerged, compared to the average of 83 percent. Corn and soybean conditions generally deteriorated slightly during the week. Corn rated 73 percent good to excellent compared to 79 the previous week, while soybeans rated 72 percent good to excellent compared to 75 the previous week. LIVESTOCK, PASTURE AND RANGE REPORT Livestock: The hay crop condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 2 poor, 28 fair, 62 good and 6 excellent, significantly better when compared to a year ago of 17 percent very poor, 16 poor, 35 fair, 29 good and 3 excellent. In most areas of the state, pasture conditions continued to improve due to the widespread rains. Range and pasture conditions were 2 percent very poor, 5 poor, 24 fair, 58 good and 11 excellent. Stockwater supply was rated 1 percent very short, 11 short, 81 adequate and 7 surplus. CROP PROGRESS TABLES Crop Development Progress 1/ June 12, 2005 with Comparisons Week Ending 2000- Crop June 12, June 5, June 12, 2004 2005 2005 2004 Avg. (Percent) BARLEY Emerged 99 95 92 95 Jointed 38 15 34 32 Boot 4 0 5 7 Headed 0 NA 1 1 DURUM WHEAT Emerged 96 83 76 88 Jointed 16 8 19 16 Boot 1 0 4 3 Headed 0 NA 0 0 HRS WHEAT Emerged 98 94 93 95 Jointed 40 19 36 38 Boot 6 0 8 9 Headed 0 NA 1 1 OATS Emerged 99 95 92 96 Jointed 38 17 39 40 Boot 6 0 7 11 Headed 0 0 1 1 CANOLA Emerged 97 84 83 94 Rosette 15 NA 8 29 CORN, ALL Emerged 96 88 95 96 DRY EDIBLE BEANS Planted 84 67 86 95 Emerged 49 27 51 68 DRY EDIBLE PEAS Flowering 2 NA NA NA FLAXSEED Emerged 93 76 77 89 POTATOES Planted 96 88 95 98 Emerged 68 32 57 73 SOYBEANS Planted 89 82 95 98 Emerged 66 48 79 83 SUNFLOWER Planted 88 76 84 92 Emerged 52 30 47 56 1/ Crop development percents represent all acreage in or beyond each stage. NA = Not Available Crop and Pasture Condition Week Ending June 12, 2005 Crop Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent (Percent) Barley 0 1 13 68 18 Durum Wheat 0 1 13 80 6 HRS Wheat 0 1 14 65 20 Oats 0 0 15 74 11 Canola 0 2 17 60 21 Corn 1 3 23 60 13 Dry Edible Beans 2 3 33 50 12 Dry Edible Peas 0 1 16 79 4 Flaxseed 0 2 23 66 9 Potatoes 1 2 40 45 12 Soybeans 1 4 23 59 13 Sugarbeets 1 3 22 51 23 Sunflower 0 2 27 63 8 Hay 2 2 28 62 6 Pasture and Range 2 5 24 58 11 SOIL MOISTURE TABLE Soil Moisture: North Dakota Date Week Ending 2000- June 12, June 5, June 12, 2004 2005 2005 2004 Avg. (Percent) TOPSOIL Very Short 0 0 11 7 Short 2 4 10 12 Adequate 70 81 53 67 Surplus 28 15 26 14 SUBSOIL Very Short 2 2 14 6 Short 8 11 14 15 Adequate 64 75 51 67 Surplus 26 12 21 12 WEATHER SUMMARY Weather: Stormy weather, along with wet conditions and mild temperatures were found across North Dakota. Widespread thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding across the state on Tuesday and Wednesday. Scattered thunderstorms were found across the state on Thursday and Friday. Some storms reached severe limits on Tuesday. Temperatures were a bit below average in many areas. Highs for the beginning of the week reached into the upper 60s to mid-70s. Another widespread area of heavy rain moved across the eastern third of the state on Saturday. Flooding was reported across many counties in the east. Temperatures stayed mild for the week's end with highs generally in the 60s and 70s. Outlook, June 13-19: Showers and storms start out the week, followed by an extended dry period. Low pressure will bring widespread rain and thunderstorms on Monday. Showers will linger in the eastern areas through midday on Tuesday. A large ridge in the upper levels of the atmosphere will begin to build across the northern plains for the latter half of the week. This will bring a much needed period of dry weather to the state. Expect mostly clear skies along with warm temperatures across North Dakota. Temperatures will generally be in the 60s east and low 70s west to start out the week. High temperatures will warm into the 70s in all areas by midweek. Sunny skies and a southwest upper air wind flow will bring 80s across North Dakota by week's end. WEATHER INFORMATION TABLES Temperature & Precipitation: Districts and Stations North Dakota, Week ending June 12, 2005 Average Seasonal Precipitation District Temperature Beginning April 1 1/ Averages Past Depart Past Depart Week Normal 2/ Week Total Normal 2/ (Degrees F) (Inches) Northwest (1) 61 0 1.70 5.76 1.18 N. Central (2) 61 0 1.34 5.97 1.32 Northeast (3) 61 -1 1.73 5.93 1.31 W. Central (4) 60 -2 1.92 6.17 1.20 Central (5) 61 -1 2.59 6.80 2.11 E. Central (6) 64 0 2.60 7.45 3/ 2.12 3/ Southwest (7) 60 -1 1.06 5.94 0.67 S. Central (8) 62 0 2.17 5.66 0.67 Southeast (9) 65 1 3.44 8.42 2.59 1/ Precipitation amounts may vary due to an inaccurate snowfall melt. 2/ Normal is the 1971-2000 average. 3/ Revised. NA=Not Available. Weather data collected from NDAWN stations and compiled by UND Aerospace Regional Weather Information Center. Temperature & Precipitation: Districts and Stations North Dakota, Week ending June 12, 2005 Temperature Seasonal Precipitation Stations Past Week Beginning April 11/ by Past Depart District High Low Week Total Normal 2/ (Degrees F) (Inches) (1) Bowbells 76 45 1.84 5.14 0.49 Williston 77 46 1.62 4.59 0.68 Mohall 74 46 1.50 4.97 0.34 Minot 76 48 1.83 8.36 3.21 (2) Baker 76 47 1.07 4.92 0.40 Bottineau 76 47 1.47 8.51 3.81 Rugby 76 47 1.48 4.49 -0.24 (3) Cando 74 46 1.60 4.30 -0.09 Cavalier 75 49 1.38 6.03 1.49 Forest River 77 50 1.51 6.44 1.65 Grand Forks 76 52 3.57 7.37 2.86 Langdon 73 47 1.35 5.56 0.87 St. Thomas 75 49 0.97 6.03 1.24 (4) Hazen 77 45 2.70 7.54 2.27 Turtle Lake 76 45 1.95 5.32 0.34 Watford City 76 45 1.11 5.65 0.99 (5) Carrington 76 48 2.48 5.93 0.47 Harvey 78 48 2.14 6.93 3.04 Jamestown 76 50 3.91 9.42 4.63 Robinson 76 47 2.16 5.94 1.03 Streeter 75 45 2.26 5.80 1.40 (6) Dazey 76 52 2.78 8.58 3/ 3.33 Fargo 77 53 2.95 7.12 1.67 Hillsboro 78 52 2.08 6.67 1.38 (7) Beach 77 41 1.17 7.24 2.13 Bowman 77 40 0.35 5.27 0.10 Dickinson 78 44 1.23 6.82 1.40 Hettinger 81 43 1.47 4.42 -0.97 (8) Mandan 80 47 2.00 5.95 0.85 Linton 78 46 2.35 5.38 0.49 (9) Edgeley 78 51 4.70 10.95 4.92 Oakes 81 50 1.89 7.25 1.72 Wyndmere 80 52 3.72 6.98 1.04 1/ Precipitation amounts may vary due to an inaccurate snowfall melt. 2/ Normal is the 1971-2000 average. 3/ Revised. NA=Not Available. Weather data collected from NDAWN stations and compiled by UND Aerospace Regional Weather Information Center. CONTACT INFORMATION North Dakota Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA Cooperating with: NDSU Extension Service, Farm Service Agency, ND Ag Weather Network (NDAWN) and UND Aerospace Regional Weather Information Center FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: David Knopf, Director North Dakota Agricultural Statistics Service NDSU, IACC Bldg., Room 448 P.O. Box 3166 Fargo, ND 58108-3166 Telephone: (701) 239-5306 E-Mail: nass-nd@nass.usda.gov Internet: http://www.nass.usda.gov/nd/