nd-crop-weather STATE NORTH DAKOTA CROP, LIVESTOCK & WEATHER REPORT RELEASE DATE, WEEK ENDING DATE Released: June 18, 2007 For Week Ending: June 17, 2007 ISSUE ND-CW2507 AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY General: Frequent rain showers slowed producers’ progress on spraying and haying activities, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, North Dakota Field Office. Reporters noted that crops overall looked good, but fields were near saturation and need warm dry days to allow producers to get back into the fields. Moist conditions have increased the occurrence of leaf disease and insect problems in some crops. Areas of the state that received the most rainfall during the week were reporting standing water in the fields. Reporters noted spraying progress was made difficult by wet soils, so producers started using aerial sprayers. Post emergence spraying for the control of broadleaf weeds and wild oats was 72 and 82 percent complete, respectively. Both continued behind last year’s pace but still ahead of the average pace. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 99 percent adequate to surplus, compared with the five-year (2002-2006) average of 80 percent adequate to surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 5 percent short, 76 adequate and 19 surplus. Statewide, on average, there were 3.8 days suitable for fieldwork. FIELD CROPS REPORT Crops: Small grain crop development in the jointed and boot stages were ahead of average, while small grains that have entered the heading developmental stage were behind average for all crops except barley. Small grain crop conditions deteriorated slightly from the previous week, but were still rated most good to excellent. Some fields will not get planted due to excessive moisture. Emergence was at least at the average pace for all other crops except dry edible beans. All other crop conditions were rated mostly good to excellent, but deteriorated slightly from the previous week. LIVESTOCK, PASTURE AND RANGE REPORT Livestock: Recent heavy rainfall slowed and or delayed the harvest of alfalfa and other hay as producers either couldn’t get into the field or were waiting for the hay to dry. The first cutting of alfalfa was 9 percent complete, while other hay was 4 percent complete. Both hay crops were behind last year, while alfalfa remained behind the average pace. Hay condition was rated 1 percent poor, 11 fair, 70 good and 18 excellent. Pasture and range conditions were rated 1 percent very poor, 2 poor, 14 fair, 64 good and 19 excellent, compared with 8 percent very poor, 15 poor, 28 fair, 40 good and 8 excellent on average. Stockwater supplies were rated 94 percent adequate to surplus, compared with 85 percent adequate to surplus on average. CROP PROGRESS TABLES Crop and Pasture Condition North Dakota, Week Ending June 17, 2007 Crop Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Barley 0 1 9 68 22 Durum Wheat 0 0 7 78 15 Spring Wheat 0 3 9 68 20 Oats 0 1 7 73 19 Canola 0 1 9 68 22 Corn 1 8 17 66 8 Dry Edible Beans 3 7 25 60 5 Dry Edible Peas 0 0 8 76 16 Flaxseed 0 0 9 83 8 Potatoes 4 8 23 56 9 Soybeans 1 7 16 65 11 Sugarbeets 1 8 24 57 10 Sunflower 0 2 13 73 12 Pasture and Range 1 2 14 64 19 Planting: Percent Completed by District North Dakota, Week Ending June 17, 2007 Crop NW NC NE WC C EC SW SC SE - - - Percent - - - Dry Edible Beans NA 100 96 98 98 99 NA NA 91 Soybeans 99 100 98 NA 99 99 NA 100 89 Sunflowers 100 100 96 94 99 94 100 96 82 NA= Not Available. Crop Development Progress North Dakota, Week Ending June 17, 2007 1/ 2/ Week Ending 2002- Crop June 17, June 10, June 17, 2006 2007 2007 2006 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent BARLEY Jointed 70 44 71 52 Boot 32 8 32 19 Headed 6 1 12 5 DURUM WHEAT Emerged 96 89 99 94 Jointed 37 17 40 30 Boot 10 4 13 8 Headed 1 0 5 2 SPRING WHEAT Jointed 66 42 74 55 Boot 29 8 43 23 Headed 3 0 16 6 OATS Jointed 70 45 77 56 Boot 31 9 49 22 Headed 4 1 16 5 CANOLA Rosette 65 42 57 40 Blooming 9 2 11 7 DRY EDIBLE BEANS Planted 97 91 100 96 Emerged 80 57 96 81 Blooming 1 1 2 0 DRY EDIBLE PEAS Flowering 25 8 19 NA FLAXSEED Emerged 95 83 99 95 Blooming 1 0 6 2 POTATOES Planted 97 96 100 99 Emerged 89 71 96 85 Blooming 1 0 5 1 SOYBEANS Planted 96 93 100 98 Emerged 91 79 97 91 Blooming 1 0 1 0 SUNFLOWERS Planted 96 89 99 96 Emerged 78 57 88 74 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, Week Ending June 17, 2007 Week Ending 2002- June 17, June 10, June 17, 2006 Date 2007 2007 2006 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent Topsoil Very Short 0 0 11 7 Short 1 0 25 13 Adequate 73 80 62 66 Surplus 26 20 2 14 Subsoil Very Short 0 0 9 7 Short 5 7 21 16 Adequate 76 79 67 64 Surplus 19 14 3 13 WEATHER SUMMARY Weather: Monday started off the week with temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s as some stronger thunderstorms moved through the northwest part of the state. With this system hail and wind reports occurred mainly in the north-western part of the state. On Tuesday, the high temperatures continued and brought in more precipitation as a system of storms moved through the central and eastern parts of the state. A couple of hail and wind reports occurred in the north central part of the state as well as three tornado reports. Wednesday brought in calmer weather and cooler tempera-tures with highs in the 70s as precipitation fell in the eastern part of the state. On Thursday, more precipitation fell mainly in the eastern and northwestern part of the state. On Friday, the highs were in the 70s as a system of storms moved through the state. Saturday temperatures were in the upper 70s to lower 80s as thunderstorms moved through the central regions of the state. Some of the thunderstorms were strong producing six hail reports in the south central and south eastern parts of the state. On Sunday, several wind and hail reports occurred in the central and eastern regions of the state. Outlook, June 18-24: This week will start off cool with highs in the upper 60s to 70s, but continue to warm up as the week continues. On Monday, scattered storms will move through the central and eastern parts of the state. Tuesday and Wednesday look to be calm and dry as highs rise into the 80s by Wednesday. Thursday and Friday bring in a chance for precipitation in the form of scattered storms as highs continue to stay in the 80s. As of right now, this system does not appear like it will bring lots of moisture but should be monitored for movement and development. On Saturday, the chance for scattered storms continues, but mainly in the northern part of the state. Sunday highs will continue to be in the 80s as another threat for precipitation occurs mainly in the eastern part of the state. WEATHER INFORMATION TABLES Temperature & Precipitation: Districts and Stations North Dakota, Week ending June 17, 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) 69 6 1.82 7.68 2.61 N. Central (2) 67 4 2.06 8.72 3.55 Northeast (3) 70 6 1.58 10.39 5.24 W. Central (4) 68 4 1.12 7.24 1.72 Central (5) 68 4 2.61 10.33 5.10 E. Central (6) 73 7 3.51 11.03 5.12 Southwest (7) 68 4 0.53 8.22 2.42 S. Central (8) 69 4 0.70 10.29 4.80 Southeast (9) 75 9 2.43 12.91 6.51 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 17, 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 88 49 1.23 7.47 2.32 Williston 89 51 1.24 6.78 2.47 Mohall 89 46 1.50 7.30 2.17 Minot 90 52 3.33 9.19 3.49 (2) Baker 84 52 2.06 10.73 5.71 Bottineau 87 47 2.63 6.52 1.27 Rugby 86 51 1.50 8.90 3.67 (3) Cando 84 54 1.28 10.96 6.07 Cavalier 87 52 1.77 10.14 5.05 Forest River 87 54 1.82 10.29 4.93 Grand Forks 91 55 1.44 9.46 4.45 Langdon 85 53 1.46 8.70 3.46 St. Thomas 89 56 1.73 12.82 7.46 (4) Hazen 86 51 1.31 7.05 1.19 Turtle Lake 85 53 1.71 8.92 3.36 Watford City 89 49 0.33 5.76 0.60 (5) Carrington 86 52 0.96 8.24 2.13 Harvey 86 52 2.88 10.15 5.76 Jamestown 87 53 5.12 12.84 7.55 Robinson 83 50 2.54 9.27 3.82 Streeter 84 52 1.55 11.14 6.24 (6) Dazey 87 54 3.69 10.99 5.19 Fargo 91 59 3.38 11.69 5.64 Hillsboro 92 55 3.45 10.42 4.53 (7) Beach 86 49 0.71 7.51 1.95 Bowman 85 52 0.63 9.61 3.89 Dickinson 85 51 0.35 6.00 -0.02 Hettinger 86 50 0.44 9.75 3.86 (8) Mandan 85 54 0.84 11.67 6.07 Linton 84 55 0.55 8.92 3.53 (9) Edgeley 89 58 1.63 9.47 2.89 Oakes 91 59 2.44 14.68 8.60 Wyndmere 91 63 3.23 14.58 8.05 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/