nd-crop-weather STATE NORTH DAKOTA CROP, LIVESTOCK & WEATHER REPORT RELEASE DATE, WEEK ENDING DATE Released: November 13, 2006 For Week Ending: November 12, 2006 ISSUE ND-CW4506 AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY General: Corn for grain and sunflower harvest were virtually complete by week's end, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, North Dakota Field Office. Fall tillage and fertilizer applications continued to be the main farm activities, although many operators were wrapping it up for the season. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 5 percent very short, 31 short, 62 adequate and 1 surplus, compared with 13 percent short, 82 adequate and 5 surplus last year. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 42 percent adequate to surplus, compared with 72 percent last year. Statewide, on average, there were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork. FIELD CROPS REPORT Crops: Corn for grain harvest was 98 percent complete, 5 percentage points ahead of last year and 56 percentage points ahead of 2004. Sunflower harvest was 96 percent complete, compared with 90 percent last year and 85 percent on average. LIVESTOCK, PASTURE AND RANGE REPORT Livestock: Producers continued hauling feed to winter headquarters. Stockwater supplies were rated 10 percent very short, 35 short, 54 adequate and 1 surplus, compared with 2 percent very short, 12 short, 81 adequate and 5 surplus last year. CROP PROGRESS TABLES Crop Development Progress North Dakota, Week Ending November 12, 2006 1/ 2/ Week Ending 2001- Nov 12, Nov 5, Nov 12, 2005 Crop 2006 2006 2005 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent CORN Harvested for Grain 98 93 93 84 SUNFLOWER Harvested 96 90 90 85 1/ Crop development percents represent all acreage in or beyond each stage. 2/ Progress is based on current intended acreage. NA = Not Available SOIL MOISTURE TABLE Soil Moisture Supplies North Dakota, November 12, 2006 with Comparisons Week Ending Nov 12, Nov 5, Nov 12, Date 2006 2006 2005 Percent Percent Percent Topsoil Very Short 6 5 0 Short 31 33 13 Adequate 62 61 82 Surplus 1 1 5 Subsoil Very Short 22 25 4 Short 36 35 24 Adequate 41 39 68 Surplus 1 1 4 WEATHER SUMMARY Weather: The week started off warm across the state with temperatures in the upper 50s, 60s and low 70s across the state. A series of cold fronts marched across the region midweek and brought with them sporadic rainfall and colder temperatures. Temperatures at the end of the week struggled into the 20s and 30s before slightly warmer air moved back into the state for the weekend. Outlook, November 13-19: Average to slightly above average temperatures will dominate this week with little chance of rain as storm systems steer north and south of the region. Temperatures will start out in the mid to upper 40s on Monday and Tuesday before the next cool down arrives. A Pacific storm will roll out of the Rocky Mountains late on Monday, but will bring only a slight chance of rain and snow showers as most of the moisture will be squeezed out over the mountains. Colder air will return in the wake of this storm on Wednesday as temperatures will struggle into the 30s for the eastern half of the state and low 40s for the western half. Conditions will slowly moderate as the week progresses, but temperatures will remain in the 30s and low 40s for the remainder of the work week and weekend. Unfortunately, little rain is in this week’s forecast as the jet stream will be blowing from the Rocky Mountains throughout the week. WEATHER INFORMATION TABLES Temperature & Precipitation: Districts and Stations North Dakota, Week ending November 12, 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) 39 10 N. Central (2) 34 6 Northeast (3) 34 5 W. Central (4) 42 11 Not Available Central (5) 40 9 E. Central (6) 40 10 Southwest (7) 47 16 S. Central (8) 45 14 Southeast (9) 42 10 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 November 12, 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 64 14 Williston 70 19 Mohall 56 10 Minot 67 12 (2) Baker 61 12 Bottineau 55 6 Rugby 60 10 Not Available (3) Cando 58 11 Cavalier 57 8 Forest River 61 12 Grand Forks 63 12 Langdon 55 12 St. Thomas 58 12 (4) Hazen 73 14 Turtle Lake 67 13 Watford City 71 18 (5) Carrington 65 16 Harvey 66 14 Jamestown 67 12 Robinson 65 14 Streeter 67 16 (6) Dazey 69 11 Fargo 69 12 Hillsboro 69 10 (7) Beach 72 25 Bowman 71 23 Dickinson 73 20 Hettinger 73 25 (8) Mandan 73 19 Linton 71 19 (9) Edgeley 71 13 Oakes 71 13 Wyndmere 72 12 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/ This is the last weekly Crop, Livestock and Weather report for the 2006 season. The monthly reports will be January 2, February 5, March 5 and March 26. The weekly report will resume April 2007. These reports are made possible by the dedicated efforts of the North Dakota County Extension Agents, Farm Service Agency County Directors, NDSU Department of Soil Science (NDAWN) and UND Aerospace Regional Weather Information Center. We extend our thanks to these people who have provided the information which has allowed you to have an accurate picture of North Dakota agriculture.