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Weather gives ample time for fieldwork
Colorado Precipitation was scarce across Colorado during the week ending May 20, and most areas received some measurable amount of rain but were below average for the week, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Colorado Field Office, May 21. The Northeast part of the state reported isolated hail storms which damaged the wheat, alfalfa, and sugarbeet crops. Reported temperatures were above normal for the week. These conditions allowed producers 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork. Winter wheat was at 98 percent jointed and 40 percent headed last week. The crop was rated in mostly good to excellent condition. Spring barley was 91 percent emerged by week's end which is well ahead of last year and the five-year average. The crop was rated in mostly good to excellent condition. Spring wheat was 96 percent seeded last week with 75 percent of the crop at or beyond the emerged stage. Spring wheat was rated in mostly good condition. Sorghum was 23 percent planted and sunflowers were 18 percent planted by week's end. Dry onions were rated in mostly good condition. Summer potatoes were 77 percent planted and 31 percent emerged with the crop rated in mostly good to excellent condition. Fall potatoes were 75 percent planted and 1 percent emerged.cornwas at 83 percent planted with 36 percent emerged. The crop is rated in mostly good condition. Sugarbeets were at 48 percent up to stand by the end of the week and rated in mostly good condition. First cutting alfalfa was 13 percent complete by the end of the week. The crop is rated in mostly good condition. Pasture and range feed conditions were rated in mostly good to fair condition last week. Producers are still feeding livestock, but pastures should be ready for grazing soon. Death losses for cattle and sheep continued to be rated at average for the week. Livestock condition is rated in mostly good to excellent. Stored feed supplies are rated below average for this time of year. B 5 5/28/07 3 Star CO Date: 5/23/07
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