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Oklahoma Winter Wheat Rated 57% Poor to Very Poor as Drought Continues
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:58:02 CST
Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.21 of an inch. According to the March 1st US Drought Monitor Report, drought conditions were rated 92 percent abnormally dry to exceptional drought, down 1 point from the previous week. Additionally, 87 percent of the state was in the moderate drought to exceptional drought category, similar to the previous week. Statewide, temperatures averaged in the low 50's. Topsoil and subsoil moisture conditions were rated mostly very short to short. There were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork.
Small Grains: Winter wheat jointing reached 4 percent, up 2 points from the previous year but unchanged from normal. Winter Wheat in Oklahoma is rated 57% poor to very poor, 28% Fair, and 15% Good to Excellent.
Pasture and Livestock: Pasture and range condition was rated at 31% Good to Excellent, 32 percent fair, and 37% Poor to Very Poor.
Livestock condition was rated at 87 percent good to fair.
Oklahoma wheat producers can continue to claim the top crop condition spot in the region this week according to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report.
Weather for Week Ending: Temperatures ranged from 14 degrees at Boise City on Sunday, March 6th to 84 degrees at Arnett on Thursday, March 3rd and Waurika on Saturday, March 5th. Precipitation ranged from 0.03 of an inch in the Panhandle and West Central district with the Northeast district at 0.51 of an inch. Soil temperature averages ranged from 36 degrees at Miami on Monday, February 28th to 62 degrees at Burneyville on Saturday, March 5th.
To view the Oklahoma report, click here:
In Kansas:
For the week ending March 6, 2022, there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 45% very short, 36% short, 18% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 37% very short, 41% short, 22% adequate, and 0% surplus.
Field Crops Report: Winter wheat condition rated 12% very poor, 27% poor, 37% fair, 23% good, and 1% excellent.
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In Texas:
Parts of the state received from trace amounts to upwards of .25 of an inch of precipitation. Isolated areas in the Northeast Texas received up to 1.5 inches. Drought conditions range from none to extremely dry with the Northern and Southern High Plains being the driest. There was an average of 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork.
Small Grains: Winter wheat condition was rated at 77 percent very poor to poor. Winter wheat headed reached 15 percent, up 9 points from the previous year and 8 points above normal. Oats headed reached 15 percent, up 4 points from the previous year and 8 points above normal.
Row Crops: In the Coastal Bend, corn planting continues, and numerous acres have emerged. Grain sorghum planting is in full swing; however, more rain is needed.
Fruit, Vegetable and Specialty Crops: In the Lower Valley, fruits and vegetables look good and continue to be harvested.
Livestock, Range and Pasture: Supplemental feeding continued across the state. Topsoil and subsoil conditions are very short due to the lack of moisture. Range and pasture conditions continue to decline, especially for the Northern and Southern Plains areas. Range and pasture condition were rated 68 percent very poor to poor.
To view the Texas report, click here:
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