Released: June 24, 2002 -- 3:00 p.m. CST For Week Ending June 23, 2002 SD-CW2502 Volume 51 Issue 25

AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY:   Thundershowers were received in some areas of the state last week, with some locations experiencing severe weather, according to USDA's South Dakota Agricultural Statistics Service. Although much needed rain fell in parts of the state, precipitation was spotty, leaving the majority of the state with deteriorating soil moisture levels. Major farm activities included cutting hay, spraying crops and pasture, fixing fences, and moving cattle to market. Statewide, there were 6.0 days reported suitable for fieldwork last week. This report is based on information from county extension educators, farm service agency county directors, and other reporters across the state.

WEATHER INFORMATION:  Above average temperatures were recorded at all reporting stations last week. Average temperatures were in the 70's, however, most areas of the state felt 90 degree temperatures for highs. Philip was the warmest spot in the state last week, with a high of 101 degrees. Most areas of the state received at least trace amounts of precipitation for the week. Sisseton received the greatest amount of precipitation, with 3.23 inches recorded.

SOIL CONDITION:   Isolated thundershowers throughout the state were a welcomed sight, however, little improvement was seen in soil conditions. Topsoil moisture is at 44 percent very short, 27 percent short, 28 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture is now rated at 39 percent very short, 29 percent short, 31 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus.

FIELD CROPS REPORT:   Small grain conditions continue to tumble with the persistent warm, dry weather patterns. Spring wheat condition is rated 61 percent poor or very poor, a 7 percentage point increase from the previous week. Small grain development has moved rapidly with the drought-like conditions. Small grain development is ahead of previous year and five-year averages for most stages. Corn height is 16 averaging inches, ahead of last year's 11 inches and the five-year average of 14 inches. Soybeans are 97 percent emerged and 1 percent blooming. Both sunflower and sorghum plantings are nearly completed, as both are reported at 97 percent seeded.

LIVESTOCK, PASTURE, AND RANGE REPORT:    Pasture conditions slipped again last week with 62 percent now reported in poor to very poor condition. First cutting alfalfa is 70 percent harvested and other hay is 20 percent harvested. Regrowth in alfalfa fields is a growing concern for producers due to low moisture levels. Livestock remain in mostly good to excellent condition, but each week brings more concern for water quality and availability.

          SOIL MOISTURE CONDITION COMPARISON
                 AS OF JUNE 23, 2002 

                TOPSOIL         SUBSOIL
          This   Last  Last  This   Last  Last
RATING    Week   Week  Year  Week   Week  Year

                       Percent
Very 
 Short     44    45     1     39     33     1
Short      27    31    12     29     36     9
Adeq.      28    24    66     31     30    67
Surplus     1     0    21      1      1    23





                              
               CROP AND LIVESTOCK CONDITIONS
                     AS OF JUNE 23, 2002 

ITEM       V POOR   POOR   FAIR   GOOD   EXCEL

                          Percent
Winter Wheat  37      27     25      10      1
Winter Rye    26      20     34      19      1
Spring Wheat  23      38     26      10      3
Barley        25      37     27      11      0
Oats          21      34     29      15      1
Corn           4      16     30      43      7
Soybeans       3      14     33      44      6
Alfalfa       36      34     18      10      2
Sorghum       14      37     26      23      0
Sunflower     14      26     44      16      0
Cattle         3       9     24      54     10
Sheep          2      11     24      53     10
Range & 
   Pasture    30      32     26      11      1



           CROP PROGRESS AS OF JUNE 23, 2002   1/
                                                        
                    This   Last   Last   5-Yr.
ITEM                Week   Week   Year    Ave
  
                             Percent
Barley      
 boot                79     52     64      72
 headed              42     10     19      37
 turning color        0      0      0       3 
Spring Wheat
 boot                85     61     68      75
 headed              50     12     24      43
 turning color        0      0      0       3 
Oats        
 boot                83     59     64      71
 headed              49     17     28      38 
 turning color        1      0      0       3 
Corn        
 ave. height (in.)   16     10     11      14
 lst cult or sprayed 72     53     61      52
 2nd cult or sprayed  7      4     NA      NA 
Sorghum     
 seeded              97     87     89      91
Soybeans    
 emerged             97     93     92      NA
 blooming             1      0      0       1 
Sunflower
 seeded              97     90     88      92 
Winter Wheat
 boot                98     89     91      97
 headed              92     67     75      88
 turning color       17      0      2      20
 ripe                 0      0      0       1
Winter Rye  
 boot                98     87     95      99
 headed              84     49     67      86
 turning color        0      0      3      20

Alfalfa     
 lst cutting         70     45     56      63

 2nd cutting          1      0      0       1

Other Hay   
 cut                 20     10     20      21
1/ Percents represent all acreage in or beyond each stage. 

     



 
		TEMPERATURE, PRECIPITATION, and GROWING DEGREE DAYS
                          WEEK ENDING SUNDAY JUNE 23, 2002


             TEMPERATURE  |    -----  PRECIPITATION -----   | GDD BASE 50F
             -----------  |       SINCE  SINCE  SINCE  SINCE| ------------
            CURRENT WEEK  | CURR  JAN 1  APR 1  JAN 1  APR 1|SINCE APRIL 1
STATION    AVG DFN  HI  LO| WEEK  TOTAL  TOTAL    DFN    DFN| TOTAL   DFN
-------     --  --  --  --|-----  -----  -----  -----  -----| -----  ----
Bison       71  +5  90  45| 0.91   3.20   2.61  -6.13  -4.76|   603   +27
Buffalo     70  +5  92  46| 1.18   3.47   3.10  -3.88  -3.07|   519   -14
Dupree      72  +4  92  44| 1.58   4.09   3.47  -5.00  -3.93|   648    -7
Mc Intosh   70  +4  91  45| 0.91   3.21   2.42  -5.22  -4.54|   581   -27
Newell      68  +2  91  41| 0.49   4.97   3.74  -3.17  -2.90|   525   -33
Timber Lake 72  +4  91  44| 0.99   3.68   2.86  -5.79  -4.65|   648    +7
Aberdeen    72  +5  96  46| 0.73   4.83   3.99  -4.13  -2.79|   667    +1
Eureka      72  +6  93  48| 1.01   3.86   3.21  -4.45  -3.52|   660   +70
Faulkton    73  +7  97  48| 0.91   5.24   3.95  -4.15  -3.34|   705   +75
Mobridge    73  +6  98  48| 0.74   2.67   2.49  -6.31  -4.59|   685   +31
Roscoe      70  +3  95  50| 0.85   3.85   3.01  -5.71  -4.63|   564   -77
Britton     73  +6  91  50| 0.77   4.12   3.36  -4.90  -3.95|   733   +43
Clear Lake  69  +2  90  53| 1.34   9.17   6.23  -1.79  -1.82|   567  -105
Sisseton    70  +2  89  55| 3.23   8.90   8.68  -1.07  +1.14|   625   -92
Webster     71  +4  91  53| 1.31   7.84   6.99  -1.70  -0.26|   630   -30
Watertown   72  +5  91  55| 0.61   5.21   4.50  -5.26  -3.44|   628   -28
Faith       72  +4  94  46| 1.22   3.84   3.65  -5.27  -3.65|   616   -32
Milesville  74  +6  98  44| 0.35   5.03   3.43  -4.51  -4.19|   713    +0
Long_Valley 75  +6  98  47| 0.43   3.87   3.58  -5.51  -3.93|   760   +65
Philip      75  +6 101  42| 0.14   3.09   2.70  -5.37  -4.12|   777   +45
Rapid City  73  +8  97  43| 0.05   5.21   4.29  -3.71  -2.69|   625   +79
Spearfish   70  +5  90  48| 0.00   5.87   3.73  -6.74  -6.09|   586   +74
Chamberlain 74  +4  97  53| 0.55   5.89   4.17  -3.12  -3.07|   711  -102
Highmore    75  +6  97  49| 1.56   4.43   4.03  -5.16  -3.49|   738   +31
Huron       75  +6  97  49| 0.45   4.88   3.47  -5.42  -4.08|   790   +81
Onida       73  +4  99  44| 2.04   4.43   3.81  -4.89  -3.18|   709   -27
Pierre      75  +5  99  47| 3.12   5.30   4.82  -4.42  -2.86|   769   +26
Brookings   72  +6  91  54| 1.67   9.76   6.89  -0.56  -1.45|   626   +35
Madison     74  +7  93  56| 0.57   4.42   3.15  -6.82  -4.98|   676   +13
Mitchell    76  +5  97  58| 0.09   7.02   4.72  -4.10  -3.77|   757   -55
Sioux Falls 75  +6  92  55| 0.45   8.46   6.63  -2.53  -1.57|   805   +67
Custer      66  +7  89  43| 0.11   7.40   5.90  -1.91  -1.53|   302    +6
Hot Springs 73  +6  94  52| 0.00   7.73   5.32  -0.36  -1.28|   624   -35
Oelrichs    72  +4  95  42| 0.79   6.62   4.15  -2.51  -3.06|   621   -51
Porcupine   71  +3  95  46| 0.13   6.52   4.85  -1.75  -1.94|   604   -40
Murdo       74  +5 100  50| 0.06   3.44   2.15  -6.26  -5.29|   723   +39
Winner      77  +6  98  56| 0.35   6.75   5.15  -5.31  -4.08|   931   +45
Armour      79  +8  97  59| 0.11   6.43   5.40  -4.95  -3.10|   909   +49
Centerville 75  +6  92  56| 1.03   7.72   6.67  -4.04  -2.31|   831   +39
Marion      74  +5  92  52| 0.66   8.19   6.71  -3.42  -1.91|   733   -14
Pickstown   76  +5  97  48| 0.00   5.95   4.83  -4.95  -3.58|   831   +28
Vermillion  78  +7  92  59| 0.82  11.33  10.21  -0.40  +1.11|  1019   +66
Yankton     74  +5  92  48| 0.35   6.73   4.71  -4.60  -4.11|   847   +29                                     
Source: National Weather Service, provided by AWIS, Inc.
Growing Degree Day values calculated using standard corn formula with no temperature caps.