4 years, 7 months ago NASS
Temperatures last week averaged 77.4 degrees, 7.5 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.21 inches statewide, 0.81 inches below normal. There were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending September 15, 2019. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 2 percent very short, 19 percent short, 75 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 1 percent very short, 11 percent short, 84 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus. Corn dented progressed to 80 percent, while corn matured progressed to 30 percent, 49 percentage points behind last year. Corn harvested for grain progressed to 8 percent. Corn condition was rated at 3 percent very poor, 16 percent poor, 38 percent fair, 38 percent good, and 5 percent excellent. Soybeans setting pods progressed to 90 percent, 5 percentage points behind last year. Soybean coloring progressed to 15 percent this week, with soybeans dropping leaves progressing to 2 percent. Soybean condition was rated at 3 percent very poor, 9 percent poor, 34 percent fair, 48 percent good, and 6 percent excellent.
