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Topsoil moisture ratings decline
Minnesota Topsoil moisture ratings declined further despite spotty precipitation across the state during the week ending July 8, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Minnesota Field Office, July 9. corn and soybean conditions declined slightly as moisture supplies in the central and southern portions of the state were reported short or very short. Crop conditions for sunflowers, canola, dry beans, and barley improved as soil moisture remained mostly adequate in the northwest. Crops developed rapidly during the week pushed by warm temperatures. The average temperature for the week was 72.6 degrees, 3.6 degrees above normal. Statewide topsoil moisture supplies as of July 6 were rated 24 percent very short, 34 short, 39 adequate, and 5 surplus. As of July 8, the state average corn height was 68 inches, compared to 46 inches for the five-year average. Soybean height was 18 inches, compared to 13 inches average. Seventeen percent of spring wheat acreage was ripening, compared to 8 percent average. As of July 6, sixty-seven percent of field corn and 65 percent of soybeans were rated in good or excellent condition. Sixty-eight percent of spring wheat was rated in good or excellent condition. Green peas were rated at 67 percent good or excellent while pasture conditions declined to 38 percent good or excellent. Sunflower conditions improved to 78 percent good or excellent. Date: 7/10/07
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