The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its January crop report on Tuesday, highlighting cooler-than-normal temperatures and below-average precipitation for the month. According to the report, the average temperature in January was 22.7 degrees, which is 2.1 degrees below the normal average. Precipitation for the month totaled 1.40 inches, falling 0.53 inches short of the normal level.
As of February 2nd, topsoil moisture supply was rated as follows:
1% very short
13% short
58% adequate
28% surplus
Subsoil moisture supply ratings were:
1% very short
27% short
55% adequate
17% surplus
The condition of winter wheat was reported as:
1% poor
34% fair
57% good
8% excellent
These figures provide a snapshot of current agricultural conditions as the region moves further into the winter season.