nd-crop-weather STATE NORTH DAKOTA CROP, LIVESTOCK & WEATHER REPORT RELEASE DATE, WEEK ENDING DATE Released: August 28, 2006 For Week Ending: August 27, 2006 ISSUE ND-CW3406 AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY General: Harvest of barley and oats neared completion, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, North Dakota Field Office. Midweek thunderstorms temporarily halted harvest progress, but provided good moisture for the development of late season crops. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 27 percent very short, 31 short, 41 adequate and 1 excellent, compared with the five-year (2001-2005) average of 15 percent very short, 29 short, 52 adequate and 4 surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 28 percent good to excellent, compared with 79 percent the previous year. Statewide, on average, there were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork. FIELD CROPS REPORT Crops: Spring wheat harvest, at 90 percent complete, was more than two and a half weeks ahead of average. Durum wheat harvest, at 70 percent complete, was nearly double the average pace. Barley and oats were 96 and 97 percent harvested, respectively. Sugarbeet harvest was underway, about a week earlier than last year and average. Corn dented, at 59 percent complete, advanced 25 percentage points during the week. Dry edible beans and soybeans were 86 and 45 percent lower leaves yellowing, respectively. Sunflower development was ahead of last year and average with 80 percent ray flowers dried/dropped and 42 percent bracts turned yellow. Crop condition ratings for corn were relatively steady, while all other crops improved from the previous week. LIVESTOCK, PASTURE AND RANGE REPORT Livestock: Pastures and rangelands have benefited from recent rainfall. Pasture and range conditions improved during the week and were rated 13 percent good to excellent, compared with 35 percent on average. Stockwater supplies were rated 22 percent very short, 36 short and 42 adequate. The second cutting of alfalfa neared completion, at 97 percent. CROP PROGRESS TABLES Crops Harvested: Percent Completed, by District North Dakota, Week Ending August 27, 2006 Crop NW NC NE WC C EC SW SC SE - - - Percent - - - Barley 97 94 88 97 100 100 100 100 99 Durum 60 59 56 88 95 100 98 99 89 Spring Wheat 77 80 80 89 97 99 98 99 96 Oats 84 90 85 98 99 99 99 100 100 Canola 81 47 44 95 80 81 95 80 100 Flaxseed 24 16 25 55 47 51 75 82 37 Crop Development Progress North Dakota, Week Ending August 27, 2006 1/ 2/ Week Ending 2001- Crop Aug 27, Aug 20, Aug 27, 2005 2006 2006 2005 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent BARLEY Harvested 96 88 87 76 DURUM WHEAT Harvested 70 54 46 38 SPRING WHEAT Harvested 90 78 71 64 OATS Harvested 97 88 85 76 CANOLA Swathed 95 85 90 86 Harvested 62 37 42 40 CORN Dough 91 79 84 76 Dented 59 34 25 28 Mature 7 5 0 2 CORN FOR SILAGE Chopped 25 13 3 6 DRY EDIBLE BEANS Fully Podded 97 90 92 76 Lower Leaves Yellowing 86 66 54 44 Dropping Leaves 64 28 14 18 Cut 27 5 3 3 Harvested 6 1 0 0 FLAXSEED Harvested 34 16 20 21 POTATOES Vines Killed 50 30 18 29 Dug 7 1 0 2 SOYBEANS Fully Podded 97 88 85 83 Lower Leaves Yellowing 45 24 13 18 Dropping Leaves 16 3 1 3 SUGARBEETS Lifted 1 NA 0 0 SUNFLOWER Rays Flowers Dried/Dropped 80 65 51 45 Bracts Turned Yellow 42 11 11 11 Bracts Turned Brown 6 NA 1 0 1/ Crop development percents represent all acreage in or beyond each stage. 2/ Progress is based on current intended acreage. NA = Not Available Crop and Pasture Condition North Dakota, Week Ending August 27, 2006 Crop Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Canola 7 15 39 35 4 Corn 9 22 36 30 3 Dry Edible Beans 7 21 43 28 1 Flaxseed 8 21 44 26 1 Potatoes 4 15 33 41 7 Soybeans 4 17 38 36 5 Sugarbeets 0 4 21 67 8 Sunflower 8 14 38 37 3 Pasture and Range 32 31 24 13 0 SOIL MOISTURE TABLE Soil Moisture Supplies North Dakota, August 27, 2006 with Comparisons Week Ending Date Aug 27, Aug 20, Aug 27, 2001-2005 2006 2006 2005 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent Topsoil Very Short 27 34 2 15 Short 31 35 18 29 Adequate 41 30 72 52 Surplus 1 1 8 4 Subsoil Very Short 33 39 4 14 Short 39 36 17 26 Adequate 27 24 72 56 Surplus 1 1 7 4 WEATHER SUMMARY Weather: The start of the week marked the beginning of a more active weather pattern across North Dakota with temperatures at or just above normal across much of the state. Thunderstorms were present Monday through Thursday across the state. Thursday proved to be the most active day with one tornado reported near Steele along with many hail and wind reports. Hail up to grapefruit size was reported near Stanton causing considerable damage in the area. The storms moved through the Red River valley providing heavy precipitation. Friday through Sunday was much quieter with generally partly cloudy skies throughout the state with at or just above normal temperatures and little to no precipitation. Outlook, August 28-September 3: A summer warm up is expected across the state for the early part of the week before precipitation and a cold front sweep across the state late in the week and into the weekend. High temperatures at the beginning of the week will range from the middle 90s in the west to middle to upper 80s in the eastern part of the state. Strong southerly winds will also accompany the warmer temperatures. Precipitation will enter the state late in the week along with a wind shift to the north and cooler temperatures. Precipitation may be in the form of thunderstorms resulting in localized heavier rains. The end of the week will bring highs in the middle to upper 70s for much of the state with lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s and little to no precipitation. WEATHER INFORMATION TABLES Temperature & Precipitation: Districts and Stations North Dakota, Week ending August 27, 2006 Average Seasonal Precipitation District Temperature Beginning April 1 1/ Averages Past Depart Past Depart Week Normal 2/ Week Total Normal 2/ (Degrees F)(Degrees F) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches) Northwest (1) 68 3 0.38 7.29 -3.41 N. Central(2) 65 1 1.05 6.26 -5.51 Northeast (3) 66 0 0.45 8.36 -3.41 W. Central(4) 70 3 1.69 9.12 -1.70 Central (5) 65 -1 0.81 8.89 -2.66 E. Central(6) 66 0 1.19 8.31 -4.63 Southwest (7) 72 5 0.04 8.36 -1.96 S. Central(8) 70 2 0.30 7.38 -3.85 Southeast (9) 69 1 0.77 11.22 -1.59 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 August 27, 2006 Temperature Seasonal Precipitation Stations Past Week Beginning April 1 1/ by Past Depart District High Low Week Total Normal 2/ (Degrees F)(Degrees F) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches) (1) Bowbells 87 43 0.19 5.96 -5.16 Williston 93 51 0.22 8.45 -0.48 Mohall 88 48 0.22 6.28 -4.96 Minot 88 51 0.88 8.48 -3.02 (2) Baker 83 50 0.76 6.75 -4.65 Bottineau 88 42 0.55 5.26 -6.81 Rugby 86 46 1.85 6.77 -5.08 (3) Cando 84 49 0.27 7.93 -3.02 Cavalier 87 44 0.31 8.07 -4.11 Forest River 86 46 0.75 7.29 -4.39 Grand Forks 87 48 0.76 10.15 -1.65 Langdon 86 51 0.15 9.65 -2.70 St. Thomas 87 46 0.47 7.09 -4.59 (4) Hazen 93 47 2.89 10.02 -0.96 Turtle Lake 89 50 1.64 8.14 -3.29 Watford City 94 51 0.53 9.20 -0.84 (5) Carrington 83 48 0.91 9.00 -4.09 Harvey 85 47 0.49 5.34 -4.58 Jamestown 81 52 0.32 7.93 -4.07 Robinson 81 49 0.69 8.69 -2.53 Streeter 79 52 1.65 13.50 1.99 (6) Dazey 83 51 1.46 7.45 -5.59 Fargo 84 52 1.04 8.64 -4.01 Hillsboro 82 48 1.07 8.85 -4.29 (7) Beach 96 51 0.00 8.27 -1.53 Bowman 96 50 0.00 9.42 -0.63 Dickinson 95 49 0.08 8.40 -2.45 Hettinger 96 48 0.06 7.36 -3.24 (8) Mandan 89 53 0.35 5.88 -5.72 Linton 88 51 0.26 8.88 -1.98 (9) Edgeley 83 55 0.90 12.01 -0.59 Oakes 84 55 0.64 11.74 -0.29 Wyndmere 84 53 0.76 9.92 -3.90 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/Statistics_by_State/North_Dakota/