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Winter wheat planting beginsMontana Temperatures were above normal again during the week ending Sept. 2, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Montana Field Office, Sept. 4. Highs were in the 90s across most of the state, up from the 80s seen the previous week. Glendive reached 101 degrees, the high for the week. Both West Yellowstone and Wisdom had the low of 27 degrees. Superior received the most precipitation at 1.23 inches. The rest of the state experienced below normal precipitation. Topsoil moisture and subsoil moisture conditions have continued to decline. Fifty-two percent of topsoil moisture is rated very short compared to 46 percent the previous week. Subsoil moisture very short is at 45 percent compared to 40 percent the previous week. There were 6.9 days suitable for fieldwork compared with 6.3 days last year. The weather outlook for Sept. 11 through 17 is for above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation both east and west of the continental divide. Normal temperatures for this period in Montana are highs in the upper 60s to the upper 70s and lows in the lower 30s to 50 degrees. Farmers have begun planting winter wheat. Harvest is nearly complete for spring wheat, barley, and oats. Peas and lentils should be all harvested soon. Little progress has been made on most of the oilseeds. Much moisture is still needed across the state. Range and pasture feed conditions declined from last week. Availability of water for livestock is low in summer pastures. Cattle are being moved earlier when compared to the five-year average. Some are being shipped to other areas in the state due to having little fall pasture left for grazing. Date: 9/5/07
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