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Temperatures cool off
Montana Temperatures during the week ending Sept. 23 were similar to the previous week with the average temperatures mostly in the 50s and 60s, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Montana Field Office, Sept. 24. The northeast district and a few other cities experienced highs in the lower 90s. Albion and Glendive shared the high of 93 degrees, and Wisdom had the low of 21 degrees. The state received above normal precipitation during the week, and only five stations recorded zero moisture. On Sept. 23, nine daily precipitation records were set. Valier had the most precipitation at 2.03 inches. Topsoil moisture adequate and surplus was 26 percent, above last week's 18 percent but below last year's 61 percent and the five-year average of 38 percent. Subsoil moisture adequate and surplus, at 23 percent, is below last year's 25 percent but is above the five-year average and last week which are both at 20 percent. There were 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork. The weather outlook for Oct. 1 to 7 is for above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation east of the continental divide and for near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation west of the divide. Normal temperatures for this period in Montana are highs in the 50s to the upper 60s and lows in the mid 20s to the lower 40s. Fifty-four percent of winter wheat is planted compared to 45 percent last year. Much needed precipitation has allowed farmers to seed next year's crop. Five percent emergence has been reported. Corn remains in better condition than last year. Reports indicate safflower yields have varied significantly between fields. Potato harvest is underway, and sugar beet harvest is expected to start next week. Range and pasture feed conditions improved from the previous week with 26 percent rated good to excellent. Conditions are better than last year and the five-year average. Date: 9/28/07
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