nd-crop-weather STATE NORTH DAKOTA CROP, LIVESTOCK & WEATHER REPORT RELEASE DATE, WEEK ENDING DATE Released: May 14, 2007 For Week Ending: May 13, 2007 ISSUE ND-CW2007 AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY General: Mostly dry conditions and above average temperatures allowed producers to make excellent planting progress, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, North Dakota Field Office. The southwest district received very beneficial moisture for pastures and germinating crops. Reporters noted that fieldwork in the southeastern district had restarted since it had been halted by the previous weekend’s heavy rains. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 9 percent short, 83 adequate and 8 surplus, compared with the five-year (2002-2006) average of 4 percent very short, 12 short, 73 adequate and 11 surplus. Statewide, on average, there were 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork. Crop progress charts are updated every Tuesday on our website: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/North_Dakota/ Charts_and_Maps/index.asp. FIELD CROPS REPORT Crops: Favorable weather allowed producers to advance small grain planting progress ahead of average. Spring wheat seeded, at 85 percent, advanced 25 percentage points from the previous week, over a week ahead of the average pace. Durum wheat was 56 percent seeded, compared with 45 percent last year and 39 percent on average. Barley and oats were 86 percent and 81 percent seeded, respectively, both over a week ahead of average. Small grain emergence moved ahead of the average pace. Planting progress for all other crops was ahead of average except for soybeans. Producers showed the most seeding progress for canola at 82 percent complete, compared with 46 percent on last year. Planting progress of canola and flaxseed each gained at least 27 percentage points during the week. Sixty-two percent of corn was planted, compared with 38 percent last year. Dry edible beans were 7 percent planted ahead of last year and average. Dry edible peas advanced 23 percentage points from the previous week, almost a week ahead of the previous year. Potatoes were 54 percent planted compared with 42 percent last year and 40 percent on average. Soybeans were 18 percent planted, slightly ahead of last year. Sugarbeets were nearly complete at 98 percent planted. Sunflowers were 10 percent planted by week’s end. Emergence was at or ahead of average for all other crops except for potatoes, soybeans and sugarbeets. LIVESTOCK, PASTURE AND RANGE REPORT Livestock: Producers were branding calves and putting cows out to pasture. Scattered moisture was very beneficial for pasture and range conditions, which were rated at 2 percent very poor, 12 poor, 38 fair, 43 good and 5 excellent. Hay and forage supplies were rated 9 percent very short, 16 short, 71 adequate and 4 surplus, compared with the previous year’s rating of 3 percent short, 89 adequate and 8 surplus. Grain and concentrate supplies were rated 2 percent very short, 10 short, 84 adequate and 4 surplus. CROP PROGRESS TABLES Crop and Pasture Condition North Dakota, Week Ending May 13, 2007 Crop Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Spring Wheat 0 0 12 78 10 Oats 1 1 17 75 6 Pasture and Range 2 12 38 43 5 Planting: Percent Completed by District North Dakota, Week Ending May 13, 2007 Crop NW NC NE WC C EC SW SC SE - - - Percent - - - Barley 82 70 91 88 94 98 87 91 81 Durum Wheat 45 59 84 79 91 85 80 67 69 Spring Wheat 70 76 90 78 94 89 89 91 87 Oats 73 74 81 84 89 89 69 89 70 Canola 92 69 76 90 95 NA 94 73 NA Corn 46 68 85 53 68 78 53 39 53 Dry Edible Peas 95 83 84 91 86 99 63 88 72 Flaxseed 56 26 38 46 60 13 30 36 33 Soybeans 27 15 20 NA 46 15 NA 5 5 NA= Not Available. Crop Development Progress North Dakota, Week Ending May 13, 2007 1/ 2/ Week Ending 2002- Crop May 13, May 6, May 13, 2006 2007 2007 2006 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent BARLEY Planted 86 57 65 59 Emerged 44 12 26 27 DURUM WHEAT Planted 56 34 45 39 Emerged 23 6 14 17 SPRING WHEAT Planted 85 60 69 65 Emerged 49 15 34 35 OATS Planted 81 51 74 65 Emerged 38 8 32 33 CANOLA Planted 82 49 46 50 Emerged 34 6 10 14 CORN, ALL Planted 62 38 53 61 Emerged 19 1 8 9 DRY EDIBLE BEANS Planted 7 1 4 4 DRY EDIBLE PEAS Planted 90 67 74 NA Emerged 44 11 20 NA FLAXSEED Planted 47 20 34 35 Emerged 11 1 6 7 POTATOES Planted 54 30 42 40 Emerged 2 1 4 4 SOYBEANS Planted 18 3 17 18 Emerged 0 NA 0 1 SUGARBEETS Planted 98 90 73 83 Emerged 25 6 24 26 SUNFLOWERS Planted 10 2 3 5 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, May 13, 2007 with Comparisons Week Ending 2002- Date May 13, May 6, May 13, 2006 2007 2007 2006 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent Topsoil Very Short 0 1 1 4 Short 9 8 13 12 Adequate 83 77 72 73 Surplus 8 14 14 11 Subsoil Very Short 2 3 3 7 Short 28 31 13 19 Adequate 64 58 72 67 Surplus 6 8 12 7 WEATHER SUMMARY Weather: Temperatures this last week were well above average. On Monday, the eastern half of the state had a few lingering showers leftover from a system that passed through the state. Temperatures stayed well above normal until Thursday. Cooler air moved in bringing temperatures to normal to slightly below normal for most of the state. Most of the week was quiet until thunderstorms occurred on Sunday moving from the southwest to the northeast part of the state. This system brought in some much needed moisture to the state. Damages from high winds associated with Sunday’s storm were reported with six reports occurring in the southwest area and one in the south central part of the state. Outlook, May 14-20: The storm system that affected parts of the state on Sunday will move off, leaving a chance of showers in the northern part of the state on Monday. Temperatures will be near normal on Monday with highs near 70 to lower 70s. Temperatures will begin to increase well above normal throughout the entire state with highs in the lower 70s at the beginning of the work week and increasing to highs in the mid-80s by the weekend. The next storm system will pass through on Saturday with a chance of rain showers moving from the northwest to the northeast side of the state. This storm system will not bring significant amounts of rainfall, but should be monitored for development. On Sunday, a stronger system will move through the state bringing another threat of rain and thunderstorms that will cover most of the state. WEATHER INFORMATION TABLES Temperature & Precipitation: Districts and Stations North Dakota, Week ending May 13, 2007 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) 62 10 0.07 1.33 -0.79 N. Central (2) 63 10 0.03 1.39 -0.70 Northeast (3) 62 9 0.21 2.55 0.65 W. Central (4) 62 8 0.08 1.70 -0.64 Central (5) 62 8 0.07 1.39 -0.68 E. Central (6) 65 10 0.16 4.03 1.65 Southwest (7) 61 9 0.78 2.29 -0.24 S. Central (8) 63 9 0.05 1.54 -0.85 Southeast (9) 67 13 0.00 5.42 2.63 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 May 13, 2007 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 86 36 0.01 1.95 -0.17 Williston 87 39 0.21 1.16 -0.64 Mohall 87 38 0.02 1.84 -0.23 Minot 86 40 0.02 0.38 -2.10 (2) Baker 84 43 0.00 0.97 -1.12 Bottineau 87 39 0.02 1.63 -0.39 Rugby 86 39 0.07 1.58 -0.58 (3) Cando 86 39 1.22 3.37 1.64 Cavalier 87 35 0.00 2.53 0.61 Forest River 87 41 0.00 2.92 0.95 Grand Forks 85 43 0.00 2.82 0.86 Langdon 85 39 0.01 1.20 -0.65 St. Thomas 88 39 0.00 2.46 0.49 (4) Hazen 84 41 0.05 1.39 -1.19 Turtle Lake 81 42 0.04 1.38 -0.92 Watford City 85 39 0.15 2.32 0.19 (5) Carrington 84 46 0.01 1.47 -0.88 Harvey 83 44 0.03 0.97 -0.50 Jamestown 82 40 0.14 1.97 -0.28 Robinson 80 41 0.15 1.08 -1.19 Streeter 81 43 0.00 1.47 -0.54 (6) Dazey 84 44 0.22 3.70 1.39 Fargo 87 45 0.25 4.66 2.30 Hillsboro 86 44 0.00 3.73 1.25 (7) Beach 83 41 1.15 2.73 0.18 Bowman 82 39 0.72 2.03 -0.26 Dickinson 84 40 0.41 1.76 -0.91 Hettinger 81 41 0.82 2.66 0.04 (8) Mandan 82 43 0.10 1.43 -1.07 Linton 84 46 0.01 1.65 -0.62 (9) Edgeley 87 43 0.00 2.89 0.10 Oakes 91 47 0.00 7.67 4.95 Wyndmere 90 47 0.00 5.71 2.83 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/