nd-crop-weather STATE NORTH DAKOTA CROP, LIVESTOCK & WEATHER REPORT RELEASE DATE, WEEK ENDING DATE Released: May 29, 2007 For Week Ending: May 27, 2007 ISSUE ND-CW2207 AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY General: Rain showers fell across the state during the week with higher amounts falling in the north central and northeastern districts, while temperatures were below average, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, North Dakota Field Office. Reporters noted areas that received heavy rain have some crop loss due to drown out and will have to replant when the fields dry out. Scattered reports of frost occurred across the state. Strong winds helped dry out the soil so that producers could get back into the fields, but the winds also slowed spraying progress. Post emergence spraying for the control of broadleaf weeds was 24 percent complete, and spraying for wild oats was 31 percent complete. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 5 percent short, 81 adequate and 14 surplus, compared with the five-year (2002-2006) average of 4 percent very short, 15 short, 71 adequate and 10 surplus. Statewide, on average, there were 3.5 days suitable for fieldwork, compared with 5.1 days on average. FIELD CROPS REPORT Crops: Rainy weather slowed the seeding progress of durum wheat, which was 85 percent seeded by week’s end. Durum wheat was 68 percent emerged, ahead of average. Spring wheat emerged was 87 percent complete and continued over a week ahead of the average pace. Barley and oats were 89 percent and 85 percent emerged, respectively. Small grains jointed were at or ahead of the average pace. Planting progress for all other crops made good progress despite the cool, wet weather and remained ahead of average. Producers showed the most seeding progress for sunflowers at 61 percent complete, compared with 58 percent last year and 45 percent on average. Canola and corn were nearly complete at 98 and 95 percent planted, respectively, ahead of last year and average. Flaxseed was 84 percent planted, compared with 84 percent last year and 80 percent on average. Potatoes, at 86 percent planted, advanced only 6 percentage points from the previous week due to wet conditions. Emergence for dry edible peas and sugarbeets were virtually complete, while all other crops remained ahead of average. LIVESTOCK, PASTURE AND RANGE REPORT Livestock: Cool overnight temperatures during the week caused some frost damage to pastures. Overall, the moisture has been very beneficial for pasture and ranges, which improved from the previous week and were rated at 1 percent very poor, 5 poor, 25 fair, 56 good and 13 excellent. This compares with 4 percent very poor, 15 poor, 38 fair, 37 good and 5 excellent on average. Stock water supplies were rated 2 percent very short, 11 short, 80 adequate and 7 surplus. CROP PROGRESS TABLES Crop and Pasture Condition North Dakota, Week Ending May 27, 2007 Crop Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Barley 0 1 11 69 19 Durum Wheat 0 0 10 85 5 Spring Wheat 1 2 11 68 18 Oats 0 0 10 79 11 Canola 0 1 10 66 23 Corn 0 1 15 74 10 Dry Edible Peas 0 0 7 78 15 Flaxseed 0 1 16 73 10 Potatoes 7 3 12 64 14 Sugarbeets 2 5 20 65 8 Pasture and Range 1 5 25 56 13 Planting: Percent Completed by District North Dakota, Week Ending May 27, 2007 Crop NW NC NE WC C EC SW SC SE - - - Percent - - - Barley 97 95 99 96 100 100 100 100 98 Durum Wheat 79 87 99 97 100 NA 97 97 NA Spring Wheat 93 96 98 96 100 100 97 100 99 Oats 93 97 99 97 95 100 99 100 97 Canola 100 98 96 99 100 NA 100 100 NA Corn 89 96 100 88 95 99 90 86 93 Flaxseed 85 70 81 86 91 86 90 94 81 Soybeans 81 70 88 NA 77 90 NA 77 64 Sunflowers 72 52 74 66 46 68 69 55 61 NA= Not Available. Crop Development Progress North Dakota, Week Ending May 27, 2007 1/ 2/ Week Ending 2002- Crop May 27, May 20, May 27, 2006 2007 2007 2006 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent BARLEY Planted 98 95 95 91 Emerged 89 73 76 67 Jointed 7 2 5 4 DURUM WHEAT Planted 85 75 85 76 Emerged 68 43 55 47 Jointed 2 1 1 1 SPRING WHEAT Planted 97 94 95 91 Emerged 87 72 80 71 Jointed 6 3 8 6 OATS Planted 96 93 96 92 Emerged 85 69 79 70 Jointed 8 3 12 7 CANOLA Planted 98 94 93 89 Emerged 79 61 64 58 Rosette 10 NA 0 1 CORN, ALL Planted 95 86 91 90 Emerged 72 50 66 61 DRY EDIBLE BEANS Planted 60 37 67 44 Emerged 20 3 11 6 DRY EDIBLE PEAS Emerged 94 74 73 NA FLAXSEED Planted 84 71 84 80 Emerged 54 33 50 43 POTATOES Planted 86 80 90 78 Emerged 43 15 41 22 SOYBEANS Planted 79 54 77 70 Emerged 33 5 27 19 SUGARBEETS Emerged 99 73 76 75 SUNFLOWERS Planted 61 35 58 45 Emerged 19 3 11 7 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 27, 2007 with Comparisons Week Ending 2002- Date May 27, May 20, May 27, 2006 2007 2007 2006 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent Topsoil Very Short 0 1 4 4 Short 5 12 20 15 Adequate 81 83 68 71 Surplus 14 4 8 10 Subsoil Very Short 1 3 4 6 Short 18 28 17 18 Adequate 69 64 70 67 Surplus 12 5 9 9 WEATHER SUMMARY Weather: This week was overall cool and wet throughout most of the state with the southeast seeing the warmest temperatures. Monday started off warm with highs in the 80s for most of the state before a line of strong thunderstorms provided a lot of precipitation to the central part of the state. There were 12 hail reports and three wind reports stretching in a line from the north central to south central part of the state. A tornado briefly touched down in Morton County. On Tuesday, thunderstorms moved through the central and eastern part of the state while showers fell in the western part of the state. Wednesday brought in some scattered showers throughout the state and much cooler temperatures. The highs were in the upper 50s in the northwest to the lower 70s in the southeast. The cooler temperatures stuck around for the rest of the week with the highs in the 60s. On Friday, some strong thunderstorms provided precipitation to the state with the most precipitation falling in the central part. Friday’s storm included three hail reports in the south central and southwest part of the state. Saturday brought in more rain to the central and northeast part of the state. Sunday stayed quiet and warmed back up into the upper 60s. Outlook, May 28-June 3: Monday brings warmer air to the state with highs in the 70s. There is the chance for severe weather in the eastern part of the state as a system of thunderstorms moves through. Tuesday brings in a threat of thunderstorms throughout the state, but this system of storms should not be severe. Wednesday brings in cooler temperatures with highs in the 60s and a threat of lighter precipitation in the southern and eastern part of the state. Thursday and Friday bring the threat of showers to most of the state. However, this system should be monitored for development and movement. Saturday and Sunday looks to be a quiet and warmer with highs in the 70s. WEATHER INFORMATION TABLES Temperature & Precipitation: Districts and Stations North Dakota, Week ending May 27, 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) 50 -6 1.13 3.23 0.09 N. Central (2) 56 -1 2.88 4.85 1.71 Northeast (3) 57 -1 3.68 6.63 3.62 W. Central (4) 54 -3 1.45 3.58 0.19 Central (5) 58 0 2.05 3.67 0.53 E. Central (6) 57 -2 1.02 5.28 1.68 Southwest (7) 54 -2 1.05 3.63 -0.06 S. Central (8) 59 0 1.57 3.33 -0.17 Southeast (9) 62 2 0.99 6.47 2.38 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. Temperature & Precipitation: Districts and Stations North Dakota, Week ending May 27, 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 59 34 0.59 3.11 -0.07 Williston 61 36 1.62 3.56 0.85 Mohall 65 32 0.74 3.43 0.31 Minot 78 36 1.55 2.84 -0.74 (2) Baker 83 32 4.55 6.42 3.32 Bottineau 76 30 0.96 2.92 -0.16 Rugby 83 34 3.13 5.20 1.97 (3) Cando 83 33 4.69 8.51 5.67 Cavalier 81 31 3.49 6.70 3.71 Forest River 82 34 3.20 6.45 3.34 Grand Forks 80 33 1.70 4.62 1.62 Langdon 81 33 3.90 5.59 2.58 St. Thomas 81 36 5.08 7.90 4.79 (4) Hazen 81 33 1.54 3.22 -0.42 Turtle Lake 82 32 2.01 3.69 0.34 Watford City 64 36 0.80 3.82 0.65 (5) Carrington 85 33 2.83 4.43 0.86 Harvey 84 33 2.17 3.64 1.18 Jamestown 83 37 1.35 3.38 0.08 Robinson 81 32 1.52 2.83 -0.54 Streeter 81 36 2.37 4.05 1.09 (6) Dazey 81 34 1.21 4.91 1.36 Fargo 79 37 0.84 6.08 2.44 Hillsboro 77 34 1.01 4.84 1.23 (7) Beach 65 37 0.49 3.55 -0.12 Bowman 73 35 0.68 2.77 -0.74 Dickinson 75 36 0.55 2.95 -0.80 Hettinger 82 35 2.48 5.26 1.44 (8) Mandan 84 34 1.48 3.17 -0.46 Linton 83 36 1.66 3.50 0.12 (9) Edgeley 84 39 1.07 4.00 -0.19 Oakes 85 40 0.96 8.64 4.75 Wyndmere 85 39 0.94 6.78 2.58 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/