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Small grains maturing quicklyMinnesota Small grains matured rapidly, pushed by another week of above normal temperatures during the week ending June 24, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Minnesota Field Office, June 25. Nearly half of Minnesota's wheat, oats, and barley reached the heading stage, with a small percentage turning ripe. Although nearly all the areas of the state received some rain during the week, conditions of most crops fell slightly from a week ago. The average temperature for the week was 69.3 degrees, 2.6 degrees above normal. Statewide topsoil moisture supplies as of June 22 were rated 4 percent very short, 20 short, 63 adequate, and 13 surplus. As of June 24, alfalfa first cutting was estimated at 90 percent complete, compared to the five-year average of 80 percent. State average corn height was 39 inches, compared to 20 inches average. Soybean height was 10 inches, compared to 6 inches average. Spring wheat acreage was 93 percent jointed, with 46 percent headed, compared to the average of 72 percent jointed and 31 percent headed. Seventy-three percent of spring wheat was rated in good or excellent condition, a slight decline from a week ago. Eighty-three percent of field corn and 77 percent of soybeans were rated in good or excellent condition. Green peas were rated at 81 percent good or excellent while pasture conditions declined to 60 percent good or excellent. Date: 6/27/07
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