nd-crop-weather STATE NORTH DAKOTA CROP, LIVESTOCK & WEATHER REPORT RELEASE DATE, WEEK ENDING DATE Released: June 4, 2007 For Week Ending: June 3, 2007 ISSUE ND-CW2307 AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY General: Rain showers prevented the completion of this season’s planting, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, North Dakota Field Office. Most areas of the state received over an inch of rain, reports ranged from 0.57 inches in the northeastern district to 3.61 inches in the south central district. We are in need of warm, dry days to finish seeding and spraying. Reporters noted spraying progress was made difficult by wet and windy conditions during the week. Post emergence spraying for the control of broadleaf weeds was 32 percent complete, and spraying for wild oats was 43 percent complete, behind last year’s pace but remained ahead of average. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 2 percent short, 78 adequate and 20 surplus, compared with the five-year (2002-2006) average of 5 percent very short, 16 short, 68 adequate and 11 surplus. Statewide, on average, there were 2.2 days suitable for fieldwork, four days less than last year at this time. FIELD CROPS REPORT Crops: Rainy weather prolonged the seeding progress of durum wheat, which was 89 percent seeded by week’s end. Durum wheat was 77 percent emerged, ahead of average. Spring wheat jointed was 22 percent complete, behind last year but remained ahead of the average pace. Barley and oats were both 24 percent jointed and ahead of the average pace. Crop development for all small grains except durum wheat progressed to the boot stage by week’s end. Small grain crop conditions were rated mostly good to excellent, and were rated significantly better than last year at this time. Planting progress for all other crops made little progress due to continued wet weather. Dry edible beans were 73 percent planted, compared with 92 percent last year and 73 percent on average. Flaxseed was 91 percent planted by week’s end. Potatoes were 93 percent complete, 2 percentage points ahead of average. Three-fourths of the sunflower acreage has been planted, behind last year but ahead of the average pace. Soybeans were 88 percent planted, while crop emergence advanced 26 percentage points to 59 percent emerged. Development of canola and dry edible peas were ahead of the average pace. All other crop conditions were rated mostly good to excellent. LIVESTOCK, PASTURE AND RANGE REPORT Livestock: Moisture continued to be beneficial for pasture and ranges, which improved from the previous week and were rated at 2 percent very poor, 5 poor, 23 fair, 58 good and 12 excellent. This compares with 5 percent very poor, 17 poor, 34 fair, 38 good and 6 excellent on average. Stockwater supplies were rated 2 percent very short, 7 short, 80 adequate and 11 surplus. CROP PROGRESS TABLES Crop and Pasture Condition North Dakota, Week Ending June 3, 2007 Crop Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Barley 0 1 8 68 23 Durum Wheat 0 0 5 87 8 Spring Wheat 0 2 9 70 19 Oats 0 0 8 71 21 Canola 0 1 8 65 26 Corn 0 2 15 74 9 Dry Edible Beans 0 3 18 68 11 Dry Edible Peas 0 1 7 77 15 Flaxseed 0 1 10 79 10 Potatoes 4 6 16 68 6 Soybeans 0 2 13 75 10 Sugarbeets 0 4 18 70 8 Sunflower 0 1 15 70 14 Pasture and Range 2 5 23 58 12 Planting: Percent Completed by District North Dakota, Week Ending June 3, 2007 Crop NW NC NE WC C EC SW SC SE - - - Percent - - - Durum Wheat 83 94 99 99 100 NA 99 100 NA Oats 95 98 100 99 100 100 89 100 100 Corn 92 98 100 93 100 99 93 94 97 Dry Edible Beans NA 75 80 44 48 89 NA 72 64 Flaxseed 90 88 90 87 93 100 94 100 89 Soybeans 85 81 93 NA 87 96 NA 88 78 Sunflowers 84 75 85 70 64 77 82 66 73 NA= Not Available. Crop Development Progress North Dakota, Week Ending June 3, 2007 1/ 2/ Week Ending 2002- Crop June 3, May 27, June 3, 2006 2007 2007 2006 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent BARLEY Emerged 96 89 92 85 Jointed 24 7 21 13 Boot 1 NA 3 1 DURUM WHEAT Planted 89 85 94 87 Emerged 77 68 77 69 Jointed 6 2 7 6 SPRING WHEAT Emerged 95 87 94 86 Jointed 22 6 24 16 Boot 1 NA 2 1 OATS Planted 98 96 100 97 Emerged 92 85 91 85 Jointed 24 8 30 17 Boot 2 0 2 1 CANOLA Emerged 91 79 85 79 Rosette 22 10 8 5 CORN, ALL Planted 98 95 98 97 Emerged 93 72 87 83 DRY EDIBLE BEANS Planted 73 60 92 73 Emerged 35 20 40 24 DRY EDIBLE PEAS Emerged 98 94 93 NA Flowering 1 NA 0 NA FLAXSEED Planted 91 84 96 91 Emerged 66 54 76 67 POTATOES Planted 93 86 98 91 Emerged 53 43 65 41 SOYBEANS Planted 88 79 95 88 Emerged 59 33 63 46 SUNFLOWERS Planted 75 61 83 72 Emerged 36 19 32 22 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, June 3, 2007 Week Ending 2002- Date June 3, May 27, June 3, 2006 2007 2007 2006 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent Topsoil Very Short 0 0 6 5 Short 2 5 23 16 Adequate 78 81 67 68 Surplus 20 14 4 11 Subsoil Very Short 1 1 7 6 Short 9 18 16 17 Adequate 76 69 70 67 Surplus 14 12 7 10 WEATHER SUMMARY Weather: Monday brought in some stronger scattered thunderstorms in a line from the south central part of the state to the northeastern part of the state. With Monday’s storms, four hail reports occurred in the east central region of the state. Tuesday brought in even more scattered thunderstorms throughout the state with highs in the 70s. On Wednesday, the state cooled down into the 50s as a system of showers and scattered thunderstorms blanketed the state with most of the moisture falling in the central area of the state. Also on Wednesday, a tornado touched down in Cass County damaging grain bins and nearby tree branches. Thursday warmed back up to highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s with most of the rain occurring in the western and central part of the state. On Friday, more precipitation fell in the southern part of the state. Saturday saw highs in the 70s with showers occurring in the southeast part of the state. On Sunday, a few light scattered showers fell throughout the state and warmed up to the 80s. Outlook, June 4-10: The first part of the week looks to be fairly quiet with highs in the 70s. Monday has a threat of early showers in the eastern part of the state, but this system will not bring significant amounts of moisture. Wednesday brings another threat of precipitation to the western part of the state and should be monitored for development as highs continue to stay in the 70s. On Thursday, a system of thunderstorms brings the greatest chance of precipitation statewide. This system also brings cooler temperatures statewide with highs only in the 60s. Friday stays cool with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s with a threat of scattered precipitation in the western and central part of the state. The weekend looks to be quiet with highs warming into the 70s. Sunday brings another chance of scattered showers in the state, but should not lead to significant amounts of precipitation. WEATHER INFORMATION TABLES Temperature & Precipitation: Districts and Stations North Dakota, Week ending June 3, 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) 63 4 2.21 5.44 1.70 N. Central (2) 64 5 0.79 5.64 1.88 Northeast (3) 65 4 0.57 7.20 3.52 W. Central (4) 63 2 1.96 5.54 1.51 Central (5) 64 3 2.66 6.32 2.55 E. Central (6) 68 6 1.02 6.29 1.98 Southwest (7) 60 1 1.63 5.26 0.91 S. Central (8) 63 2 3.61 6.95 2.82 Southeast (9) 67 5 3.53 10.00 5.18 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 June 3, 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 81 47 2.57 5.68 1.89 Williston 81 44 1.59 5.15 1.95 Mohall 81 47 2.16 5.59 1.85 Minot 82 48 2.51 5.35 1.12 (2) Baker 80 49 0.93 7.35 3.67 Bottineau 83 47 0.67 3.59 -0.15 Rugby 80 50 0.77 5.97 2.11 (3) Cando 80 49 0.39 8.90 5.41 Cavalier 80 47 0.07 6.77 3.14 Forest River 83 49 0.40 6.85 3.05 Grand Forks 86 50 0.83 5.45 1.84 Langdon 80 49 0.41 6.00 2.30 St. Thomas 83 49 1.31 9.21 5.41 (4) Hazen 80 46 1.95 5.17 0.87 Turtle Lake 80 47 2.61 6.30 2.29 Watford City 80 46 1.32 5.14 1.36 (5) Carrington 79 51 1.38 5.81 1.48 Harvey 80 50 2.04 5.68 2.62 Jamestown 81 49 3.43 6.81 2.89 Robinson 77 49 2.46 5.29 1.28 Streeter 79 48 3.97 8.02 4.48 (6) Dazey 82 51 1.21 6.12 1.86 Fargo 85 54 1.32 7.40 3.01 Hillsboro 86 52 0.52 5.36 1.07 (7) Beach 74 45 1.31 4.86 0.56 Bowman 74 45 1.78 4.55 0.34 Dickinson 79 46 1.57 4.52 0.10 Hettinger 76 46 1.86 7.12 2.63 (8) Mandan 79 48 3.38 6.55 2.29 Linton 79 48 3.85 7.35 3.34 (9) Edgeley 81 50 2.99 6.99 2.03 Oakes 82 52 3.49 12.13 7.57 Wyndmere 85 53 4.11 10.89 5.94 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/