nd-crop-weather STATE NORTH DAKOTA CROP, LIVESTOCK & WEATHER REPORT RELEASE DATE, WEEK ENDING DATE Released: September 18, 2006 For Week Ending: September 17, 2006 ISSUE ND-CW3706 AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY General: Producers made good harvest progress during the week, but were halted by weekend storms, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, North Dakota Field Office. Most areas of the state received precipitation which improved soil moisture supplies. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 21 percent very short, 36 short, 42 adequate and 1 surplus, compared with the five-year (2001-2005) average of 13 percent very short, 31 short, 52 adequate and 4 surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 30 percent adequate to surplus, compared with 67 percent the previous year. Statewide, on average, there were 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork. FIELD CROPS REPORT Crops: Late season crop development was ahead of last year and average. Sunflower development was more than a week ahead of last year and average with 96 percent bracts turned yellow and 54 percent bracts turned brown. Corn was 57 percent mature by week’s end. Soybeans dropping leaves, at 90 percent complete, advanced 24 percentage points during the week. Soybean harvest was 16 percent complete by week’s end. Potatoes dug, at 52 percent complete, was more than double the average pace. Dry edible bean harvest was 67 percent complete, more than two weeks ahead of average. Harvest of flaxseed neared completion at 93 percent. Sugarbeets were 8 percent lifted by week’s end. LIVESTOCK, PASTURE AND RANGE REPORT Livestock: Producers were busy weaning fall calves. Pasture and range conditions were rated 37 percent very poor, 25 poor, 24 fair and 14 good. Stockwater supplies were rated 37 percent adequate to surplus, compared with 70 percent on average. CROP PROGRESS TABLES Crops Harvested: Percent Completed, by District North Dakota, Week Ending September 17, 2006 Crop NW NC NE WC C EC SW SC SE - - - Percent- - - Dry Edible Beans NA 72 70 NA 81 73 NA NA 37 Flaxseed 95 92 82 98 97 92 94 98 90 Soybeans 21 18 31 NA 35 8 NA NA 17 NA = Not Available. Crop Development Progress North Dakota, Week Ending September 17, 2006 1/ 2/ Week Ending 2001- Crop Sept 17, Sept 10, Sept 17, 2005 2006 2006 2005 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent CORN Dented 98 89 89 83 Mature 57 33 24 30 Harvested for Grain 2 1 0 0 CORN FOR SILAGE Chopped 71 56 39 46 DRY EDIBLE BEANS Cut 86 72 51 47 Harvested 67 48 24 28 FLAXSEED Harvested 93 84 82 71 POTATOES Vines Killed 86 70 74 78 Dug 52 36 27 24 SOYBEANS Lower Leaves Yellowing 98 90 88 84 Dropping Leaves 90 66 56 53 Harvested 16 2 2 2 SUGARBEETS Lifted 8 6 3 3 SUNFLOWER Bracts Turned Yellow 96 80 89 71 Bracts Turned Brown 54 36 39 28 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 September 17, 2006 Crop Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Corn 8 20 32 38 2 Soybeans 5 13 35 42 5 Sugarbeets 0 2 8 68 22 Sunflower 9 18 35 35 3 Pasture and Range 37 25 24 14 0 SOIL MOISTURE TABLE Soil Moisture Supplies North Dakota, September 17, 2006 with Comparisons Week Ending 2001- Date Sept 17, Sept 10, Sept 17, 2005 2006 2006 2005 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent Topsoil Very Short 21 31 6 13 Short 36 33 32 31 Adequate 42 35 57 52 Surplus 1 1 5 4 Subsoil Very Short 37 36 5 16 Short 33 34 28 29 Adequate 29 29 62 52 Surplus 1 1 5 3 WEATHER SUMMARY Weather: Monday was seasonally cool for most of the state, but temperatures warmed up as the week progressed. The entire state remained dry until late Thursday and Friday when a large storm system moved into the western half of the state. Ahead of this storm, temperatures rose dramatically. Many areas across the state saw temperatures in the mid to upper 80s while some areas in the extreme eastern half of the state flirted with 90 degrees. This storm brought very windy conditions to the entire state starting on Thursday and persisting throughout the weekend. Strong thunderstorms, heavy rains and frequent lighting strikes affected areas east of Jamestown on Friday and Saturday nights. Much colder weather moved into the state on Saturday and Sunday with many areas seeing temperatures struggling to make it out of the 40s. Outlook, September 18-24: Most of the state will start off on Monday with temperatures in the 40s, but will slowly warm into the upper 50s and low 60s late in the work week. Frost is likely for the western half of the state on Tuesday morning while the eastern half of the state can expect frost Wednesday morning. Rain will continue for most of the eastern half of the state on Monday before it exits the state early on Tuesday. Drier weather will temporarily move into the state late on Tuesday and early Wednesday before the next storm pushes into the region with more rain. Spotty wet weather can be expected for the entire state on Thursday and most of Friday. Drier conditions will build again over the state for the weekend with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s in the east to the low 70s in the west. WEATHER INFORMATION TABLES Temperature & Precipitation: Districts and Stations North Dakota, Week ending September 17, 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) 63 7 0.76 8.05 -3.90 N. Central (2) 65 9 0.45 6.74 -6.41 Northeast (3) 64 7 0.96 9.36 -3.71 W. Central (4) 63 5 0.48 9.61 -2.34 Central (5) 64 6 0.62 9.80 -3.03 E. Central (6) 65 7 0.93 10.48 -4.01 Southwest (7) 61 4 0.62 8.99 -2.33 S. Central (8) 63 4 0.67 8.34 -3.92 Southeast (9) 64 5 0.89 13.65 -0.70 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 September 17, 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 90 39 0.97 6.93 -5.61 Williston 86 35 0.78 9.23 -0.71 Mohall 89 40 0.76 7.04 -5.55 Minot 88 41 0.54 9.02 -3.74 (2) Baker 86 43 0.33 7.08 -5.52 Bottineau 89 42 0.54 5.80 -7.77 Rugby 88 43 0.47 7.34 -5.94 (3) Cando 86 44 0.58 8.51 -3.36 Cavalier 87 38 1.54 9.61 -3.91 Forest River 90 41 0.23 7.52 -5.50 Grand Forks 88 42 1.67 12.01 -1.29 Langdon 83 43 0.78 10.43 -3.22 St. Thomas 88 42 0.97 8.06 -4.96 (4) Hazen 88 41 0.51 10.53 -1.55 Turtle Lake 87 40 0.01 8.17 -4.34 Watford City 91 35 0.92 10.12 -1.14 (5) Carrington 88 43 0.37 9.42 -5.01 Harvey 87 41 0.69 6.03 -5.01 Jamestown 88 41 0.70 9.28 -3.99 Robinson 86 42 0.93 9.68 -2.78 Streeter 88 40 0.42 14.61 1.63 (6) Dazey 89 42 0.54 8.63 -5.91 Fargo 87 46 0.72 11.29 -2.95 Hillsboro 86 41 1.52 11.51 -3.16 (7) Beach 89 33 1.19 9.47 -1.41 Bowman 90 34 0.47 9.89 -1.00 Dickinson 90 34 0.39 8.79 -3.18 Hettinger 88 36 0.43 7.80 -3.71 (8) Mandan 88 39 0.55 6.44 -6.29 Linton 87 38 0.78 10.24 -1.54 (9) Edgeley 86 41 1.31 14.50 0.42 Oakes 87 40 0.44 13.01 -0.58 Wyndmere 88 42 0.93 13.44 -1.95 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/