nd-crop-weather STATE NORTH DAKOTA CROP, LIVESTOCK & WEATHER REPORT RELEASE DATE, WEEK ENDING DATE Released: August 6, 2007 For Week Ending: August 5, 2007 ISSUE ND-CW3207 AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY General: Small grain harvest was in full swing, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, North Dakota Field Office. Above normal temperatures were beneficial for small grain harvest, but continued to stress all other crops. Heavy rains were received in the central and north central parts of the state which was very beneficial. All other areas of the state need precipitation to achieve optimum yield potential of crops still developing. Some reporters noted producers were having problems with various insects across the state. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 51 percent adequate to surplus. This compares with last year and the five-year (2002-2006) average of 9 and 47 percent adequate to surplus, respectively. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 62 percent adequate to surplus, down from 68 percent adequate to surplus the previous week. Statewide, on average, there were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork. FIELD CROPS REPORT Crops: The small grain harvest made excellent progress last week. As of August 5, spring wheat was 23 percent harvested, compared with 44 percent last year and 16 percent on average while 89 percent of the crop was turning and beyond. Durum wheat was 11 percent harvested compared with 13 percent last year and 5 percent on average while 72 percent was turning and beyond. The barley and oat harvest was well underway with 48 and 30 percent complete, respectively. Small grain crop conditions were rated mostly good. Excellent developmental progress was made by all other crops due to above normal temperatures. Corn was 30 percent in the dough and beyond stage compared with 25 percent last year and 16 percent on average. Soybeans had 19 percent of their acreage in the fully podded and beyond stage compared with 44 percent last year and the average of 20 percent. Dry edible beans were 15 percent fully podded, behind last year’s 48 percent and the average of 17 percent. Dry edible peas were 70 percent harvested, advancing 43 percentage points from the previous week. The sunflower crop was 65 percent blooming and beyond, behind last year’s 84 percent but ahead of the average of 55 percent. Most all other crops were stressed, but were still rated mostly good to excellent. LIVESTOCK, PASTURE AND RANGE REPORT Livestock: Haying progress was continually aided by hot conditions during the week. Other hay baling was 90 percent complete, while the second cutting of alfalfa was 79 percent complete, both remained behind last year. Hay condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 4 poor, 19 fair, 66 good and 10 excellent which deteriorated slightly from the previous week. Pasture and range conditions were rated 2 percent very poor, 10 poor, 32 fair, 52 good and 4 excellent, compared with the average of 18 percent very poor, 22 poor, 28 fair, 29 good and 3 excellent. Stockwater supplies were at 82 percent adequate to surplus, well above last year’s 32 percent. CROP PROGRESS TABLES Crops Harvested: Percent Completed, by District North Dakota, Week Ending August 5, 2007 Crop NW NC NE WC C EC SW SC SE - - - Percent- - - Barley 41 34 31 51 67 91 63 55 58 Durum Wheat 6 NA 1 19 30 NA 25 18 NA Spring Wheat 11 10 11 25 32 29 37 27 38 Oats 9 7 4 47 30 36 34 38 72 Dry Edible Peas 72 46 26 92 61 97 62 77 33 NA = Not Available. Crop and Pasture Condition North Dakota, Week Ending August 5, 2007 Crop Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Barley 1 2 15 68 14 Durum Wheat 1 2 21 60 16 Spring Wheat 1 3 16 65 15 Oats 0 2 16 73 9 Canola 0 3 14 68 15 Corn 2 4 21 63 10 Dry Edible Beans 2 5 23 60 10 Dry Edible Peas 0 1 13 72 14 Flaxseed 0 1 18 74 7 Potatoes 3 7 24 51 15 Soybeans 3 3 19 64 11 Sugarbeets 1 4 20 61 14 Sunflower 1 2 18 65 14 Hay 1 4 19 66 10 Pasture and Range 2 10 32 52 4 Crop Development Progress North Dakota, Week Ending August 5, 2007 1/ 2/ Week Ending 2002- Aug 5, July 29, Aug 5, 2006 Crop 2007 2007 2006 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent BARLEY Turning 97 88 96 87 Harvested 48 16 50 22 DURUM WHEAT Headed 97 92 100 97 Milk 88 71 95 82 Turning 72 48 74 48 Harvested 11 5 13 5 SPRING WHEAT Milk 98 95 100 96 Turning 89 77 95 77 Harvested 23 6 44 16 OATS Turning 96 83 97 84 Harvested 30 10 59 24 CANOLA Turning 74 62 83 72 Swathed 46 13 37 27 Harvested 9 2 6 3 CORN Silking 94 86 98 87 Dough 30 15 25 16 Dented 1 0 1 0 DRY EDIBLE BEANS Blooming 92 87 100 93 Setting Pods 69 64 94 66 Fully Podded 15 3 48 17 Lower Leaves Yellowing 2 NA 9 3 DRY EDIBLE PEAS Mature 97 88 97 NA Harvested 70 27 68 NA FLAXSEED Blooming 100 96 100 99 Turning 59 35 76 53 Harvested 1 0 4 1 POTATOES Rows Filled 87 79 99 90 Vines Killed 0 0 8 3 SOYBEANS Blooming 98 93 100 97 Setting Pods 88 65 97 78 Fully Podded 19 8 44 20 Lower Leaves Yellowing 0 NA 4 1 SUNFLOWERS Blooming 65 30 84 55 Ray Flowers Dried/Dropped 0 NA 5 1 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 August 5, 2007 Week Ending 2002- Date August 5, July 29, August 5, 2006 2007 2007 2006 Avg Percent Percent Percent Percent Topsoil Very Short 12 10 57 22 Short 37 33 34 31 Adequate 48 53 9 44 Surplus 3 4 0 3 Subsoil Very Short 6 4 44 19 Short 32 28 42 29 Adequate 60 64 14 48 Surplus 2 4 0 4 WEATHER SUMMARY Weather: This week was once again above normal in the temperature department. Monday was dry and calm as highs reached into the upper 80s to upper 90s throughout the state. Tuesday highs climbed into the 90s to 100s as a few scattered storms dropped precipitation mainly in the central regions of the state. Three hail reports and seven wind reports occurred on Tuesday in the north central and northeast regions of the state with Bottineau County seeing 80 mph winds. On Wednesday, there were a few isolated storms as highs cooled down into the 80s. Thursday stayed dry as highs were in the 80s. Friday had scattered storms throughout the state as six hail reports occurred in the central and north central regions of the state. Saturday was dry with highs in the upper 70s to 90s as the western side of the state saw the hotter temperatures. Sunday highs cooled back down into the 80s as a system of storms moved through the western half of the state. Outlook, August 6-12: On Monday, expect to see scattered storms throughout most of the state as a system of storms moves eastward with highs in the 70s to 80s. Tuesday will warm up into the 80s with a chance of isolated storms in the western half of the state. Wednesday highs will climb even higher into the 80s to 90s as scattered storms bring more moisture to the state, with most of the precipitation falling in the eastern half of the state. Thursday highs continue to stay in the 80s to 90s as the eastern half of the state sees another chance of scattered storms due to a cold front moving through the state. Friday highs will fall into the 70s to 80s as scattered storms occur throughout the state. Saturday and Sunday end the week with a chance of isolated storms as highs continue to stay in the 80s. WEATHER INFORMATION TABLES Temperature & Precipitation: Districts and Stations North Dakota, Week ending August 5, 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) 76 7 0.09 9.72 0.33 N. Central (2) 74 5 1.42 12.82 2.67 Northeast (3) 70 1 0.48 16.62 6.65 W. Central (4) 77 6 0.26 8.39 -1.22 Central (5) 73 2 0.47 13.13 3.17 E. Central (6) 71 1 0.37 13.34 2.29 Southwest (7) 78 8 0.05 9.82 0.47 S. Central (8) 76 4 0.00 11.45 1.55 Southeast (9) 72 1 0.13 15.16 4.14 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 August 5, 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 99 51 0.00 9.82 0.04 Williston 102 55 0.03 8.70 0.78 Mohall 99 51 0.31 9.67 -0.04 Minot 101 54 0.01 10.69 0.55 (2) Baker 96 52 2.91 15.77 5.80 Bottineau 99 49 0.26 10.86 0.64 Rugby 100 51 1.09 11.83 1.57 (3) Cando 93 51 1.18 16.24 6.79 Cavalier 92 49 0.28 18.68 8.36 Forest River 94 51 0.13 15.29 5.32 Grand Forks 89 51 0.65 11.92 2.22 Langdon 88 50 0.26 14.75 4.34 St. Thomas 90 53 0.37 22.86 12.89 (4) Hazen 103 48 0.35 8.21 -1.69 Turtle Lake 101 53 0.02 9.68 -0.37 Watford City 102 56 0.42 7.27 -1.60 (5) Carrington 91 51 1.75 13.34 2.00 Harvey 98 52 0.36 11.69 3.44 Jamestown 91 56 0.00 15.36 4.99 Robinson 95 56 0.22 11.15 1.13 Streeter 92 50 0.00 14.13 4.29 (6) Dazey 89 53 0.00 13.64 2.56 Fargo 92 56 0.44 13.42 2.53 Hillsboro 89 52 0.68 12.95 1.77 (7) Beach 100 60 0.00 9.54 0.70 Bowman 103 56 0.00 10.79 1.58 Dickinson 103 55 0.00 6.91 -2.88 Hettinger 100 54 0.21 12.05 2.50 (8) Mandan 99 56 0.00 12.97 2.78 Linton 95 55 0.00 9.93 0.32 (9) Edgeley 90 54 0.06 11.37 0.88 Oakes 89 55 0.10 17.38 6.76 Wyndmere 91 56 0.22 16.72 4.79 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/