nd-crop-weather STATE NORTH DAKOTA CROP, LIVESTOCK & WEATHER REPORT RELEASE DATE, WEEK ENDING DATE Released: October 11, 2005 For Week Ending: October 9, 2005 ISSUE ND-CW4105 AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY General: An early winter storm with heavy snow, rain and high winds moved through the state midweek, temporarily halting harvest progress, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, North Dakota Field Office. Some damage to crops occurred, such as lodging and broken stalks, as a result of the heavy snow and wind. Most of the state experienced its first killing frost, as temperatures were below average. In some areas, a week of warm, dry weather was reported as being needed to resume harvest. On average, there were 3.1 days suitable for fieldwork statewide. The snowfall and rain increased soil moisture supplies, especially in the western part of the state. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 1 percent very short, 12 short, 79 adequate and 8 surplus, compared with the 5-year (2000-2004) average of 16 percent very short, 29 short, 52 adequate and 3 surplus. FIELD CROPS REPORT Crops: Despite the widespread snow and rain, the soybean harvest moved 18 percentage points to 73 percent complete, ahead of last year and the average. Dry edible beans were 90 percent harvested, a gain of 8 percentage points from the previous week and nearly a week ahead of average. The sugarbeet harvest also made good progress, with a total of 35 percent lifted, but was still behind the average of 64 percent lifted. The corn for grain maturity advanced to 95 percent from 85 percent the previous week, while a total of only 6 percent was harvested, behind the average of 15 percent. Potatoes dug reached 86 percent complete by week's end, but fell behind average. Sunflower development remained ahead of average with 95 percent bracts turned brown. Seven percent of the sunflower crop was harvested compared with 13 percent on average. LIVESTOCK, PASTURE AND RANGE REPORT Livestock: The precipitation received during the week improved range and pasture condition ratings slightly to 49 percent good to excellent. Stockwater supplies were rated 87 percent adequate to surplus, up from the previous week's 79 percent. CROP PROGRESS TABLES Crop Development Progress 1/ October 9, 2005 with Comparisons Week Ending 2000- Crop Oct 9, Oct 2, Oct 9, 2004 2005 2005 2004 Avg. (Percent) CORN Mature 95 85 38 85 Harvested for Grain 6 3 1 15 CORN FOR SILAGE Chopped 91 81 83 94 DRY EDIBLE BEANS Cut 95 92 70 92 Harvested 90 82 57 83 POTATOES Vines Killed 99 92 100 100 Dug 86 76 86 89 SOYBEANS Harvested 73 55 45 67 SUGARBEETS Lifted 35 9 52 64 SUNFLOWER Bracts Turned Brown 95 81 75 92 Harvested 7 2 2 13 1/ Crop development percents represent all acreage in or beyond each stage. NA = Not Available Crop and Pasture Condition Week Ending October 9, 2005 Crop Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent (Percent) Corn 1 5 21 53 20 Sugarbeets 2 15 24 52 7 Sunflower 1 3 14 65 17 Pasture and Range 2 12 37 45 4 Harvest Progress by District October 9, 2005 Crop NW NC NE WC C EC SW SC SE (Percent) Dry Edible Beans NA 80 89 99 96 88 NA NA 96 Soybeans 56 80 64 71 71 74 NA 80 78 NA = Not Available SOIL MOISTURE TABLE Soil Moisture: North Dakota Week Ending 2000- Date Oct 9, Oct 2, Oct 9, 2004 2005 2005 2004 Avg. (Percent) TOPSOIL Very Short 1 14 13 16 Short 12 34 17 29 Adequate 79 49 65 52 Surplus 8 3 5 3 SUBSOIL Very Short 4 10 17 18 Short 20 30 19 30 Adequate 70 55 59 49 Surplus 6 5 5 3 WEATHER SUMMARY Weather: Many areas saw their first snow of the season and most areas saw an end to the growing season, as temperatures dipped well below freezing in spots. Rain showers moved into the western part of the state on Monday and changed to snow on Tuesday in the west as rain overspread the eastern areas. Rain and wind were found across the eastern areas on Tuesday and into Wednesday. Heavy snow and wind occurred in the Dickinson-Minot- Bismarck areas. Accumulations of over a foot were reported in some parts of the west. Rain changed to snow in the east late on Wednesday, with little or no accumulation. Temperatures were cold, with highs in the 40s and 50s on Monday. Temperatures fell and held steady in the low 40s and low 30s on Tuesday and Wednesday. Low temperatures dropped into the low teens to low 20s on Thursday morning in areas that had snow cover. Areas in the east saw low temperatures around 30 degrees. The rest of the week brought quiet weather and warmer temperatures. Outlook, October 10-16: Fair conditions will start out the week. Fog is possible in parts of the west where snow cover still exists. There will also be a chance of showers for the southwest part of the state. High temperatures should reach into the 50s across the state. An upper level wave will bring scattered showers to the northeast part of the state late on Tuesday and into Wednesday. High temperatures will range from the low 50s west to low 60s east. Dry weather and seasonal temperatures will settle in for the rest of the work week. Highs will range from the mid-50s southwest to the upper 60s east on Thursday. Temperatures will warm slightly on Friday, with highs reaching near 60 degrees in the west and near 70 degrees in the east. The weekend will see near normal temperatures with a slight chance of showers in the south. WEATHER INFORMATION TABLES Temperature & Precipitation: Districts and Stations North Dakota, Week ending October 9, 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) 33 -14 0.66 12.77 -0.33 N. Central (2) 40 -6 0.78 19.12 4.78 Northeast (3) 45 -3 1.75 17.81 3.61 W. Central (4) 35 -14 0.86 13.75 0.68 Central (5) 45 -4 1.14 15.40 1.38 E. Central (6) 46 -3 1.87 22.03 6.11 Southwest (7) 35 -13 0.74 13.53 1.12 S. Central (8) 44 -5 1.03 16.48 3.15 Southeast (9) 47 -3 1.21 22.62 6.88 1/ Precipitation amounts may vary due to an inaccurate snowfall melt. 2/ Normal is the 1971-2000 average. 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 October 9, 2005 Temperature Seasonal Precipitation Stations Past Week Beginning April 1 1/ by Past Depart District High Low Week Total Normal 2/ (Degrees F) (Inches) (1) Bowbells 52 5 0.00 11.91 -1.91 Williston 53 17 1.18 10.13 -0.64 Mohall 57 17 0.87 11.55 -2.32 Minot 50 17 0.59 17.47 3.54 (2) Baker 62 27 1.12 19.68 5.96 Bottineau 52 18 0.35 19.73 4.95 Rugby 57 28 0.88 17.95 3.44 (3) Cando 60 28 1.42 17.45 4.71 Cavalier 61 29 1.75 17.58 2.83 Forest River 62 30 2.13 19.07 4.90 Grand Forks 62 32 2.38 19.76 5.14 Langdon 56 28 1.16 16.93 2.18 St. Thomas 62 30 1.64 16.06 1.89 (4) Hazen 57 19 1.04 16.17 2.94 Turtle Lake 52 17 0.67 12.18 -1.43 Watford City 53 17 0.88 12.91 0.53 (5) Carrington 63 28 1.22 12.70 -3.07 Harvey 63 28 1.43 16.81 4.74 Jamestown 63 29 1.26 21.44 7.00 Robinson 63 28 1.05 12.90 -0.76 Streeter 63 28 0.76 13.17 -0.99 (6) Dazey 62 30 1.43 20.10 4.24 Fargo 61 32 2.07 22.77 6.99 Hillsboro 61 32 2.12 23.23 7.09 (7) Beach 48 17 0.88 15.40 3.46 Bowman 57 18 0.53 11.48 -0.49 Dickinson 54 14 0.69 14.72 1.60 Hettinger 58 19 0.85 12.53 -0.08 (8) Mandan 63 23 1.12 16.70 2.87 Linton 66 26 0.93 16.25 3.44 (9) Edgeley 64 31 0.71 21.82 6.63 Oakes 66 28 1.20 22.80 7.62 Wyndmere 63 32 1.73 23.25 6.38 1/ Precipitation amounts may vary due to an inaccurate snowfall melt. 2/ Normal is the 1971-2000 average. NA=Not Available. Weather data collected from NDAWN stations and compiled by UND Aerospace Regional Weather Information Center. CONTACT INFORMATION USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, North Dakota Field Office 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 USDA, NASS, North Dakota Field Office 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/