There were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week according to the USDA. The statewide average temperature was 81.4°F, which is 7.3°F above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.51 inches, falling 0.97 inches below the normal amount. Topsoil moisture was rated as 3% very short, 23% short, 68% adequate, and 6% surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated as 5% very short, 28% short, 60% adequate, and 7% surplus.
Corn silking reached 9%, slightly ahead of the 5-year average of 5%. The condition of corn was rated as 3% very poor, 5% poor, 21% fair, 55% good, and 16% excellent.
Soybeans emerged reached 94%, just below the 5-year average of 96%. Soybeans blooming reached 21%, exceeding the 13% average. The condition of soybeans was rated as 5% very poor, 8% poor, 33% fair, 43% good, and 11% excellent.
Winter wheat harvested for grain reached 69%, slightly below the 73% 5-year average. Winter wheat condition was rated as 10% very poor, 6% poor, 17% fair, 53% good, and 14% excellent.
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