Precip, temps still below normal

Dry conditions persisted across the state last week. Precipitation was below normal in all districts,  for an average of 0.35 inches state-wide, 0.34 inches below average.
Temperatures were also below normal averaging 63.1 degrees for the state. The norm for the week is 69.9 degrees.
There were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork.
Corn was maturing at a fast rate given the dry weather. The crop was rated 93 percent dented,  as compared to a five-year average of 82 percent. Forty-six percent of the crop was rated mature, as compared to a five-year average of 41 percent. Five percent of the crop was harvested.
Soybeans turning yellow were 46 percent, just below the five-year average of 48 percent, but well below last year’s rating of 70 percent.
Some fourth cuttings of hay were made. The quality of many pastures was not good, and some farmers were feeding hay to cattle.
Topsoil moisture was rated 32 percent very short, 39 percent short, 28 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus.