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Some farmers start plantingNew Mexico There were 7.0 days suitable for field work during the week ending April 6, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, New Mexico Field Office, April 7. Topsoil moisture was 45 percent very short, 41 percent short, and 14 percent adequate. Wind damage was 30 percent light, 6 percent moderate and 3 percent severe. Freeze damage was 4 percent light and 1 percent moderate. Farmers spent the week planting and irrigating crops, as well as preparing fields for other spring planting. Alfalfa was reported as 9 percent poor, 13 percent fair, and 78 percent good. Irrigated winter wheat was reported as 26 percent poor, 25 percent fair, 33 percent good, and 16 percent excellent, with 1 percent headed and 47 percent being reported as grazed. Dry winter wheat was reported as 42 percent very poor, 46 percent poor, 11 percent fair, and 1 percent good, with 11 percent being reported as grazed. Total winter wheat was reported as 25 percent very poor, 38 percent poor, 17 percent fair, 14 percent good, and 6 percent excellent, with 25 percent being reported as grazed. Onions were reported as 5 percent fair, 90 percent good and 5 percent excellent. Lettuce was reported as 5 percent fair, 85 percent good and 10 percent excellent. Chile was reported as 5 percent poor, 85 percent fair, and 10 percent good with 75 percent reported as planted. Cattle conditions were reported as 1 percent very poor, 12 percent poor, 43 percent fair, 42 percent good and 2 percent excellent. Sheep conditions were reported as 9 percent very poor, 14 percent poor, 42 percent fair and 35 percent good. Range and pasture conditions were reported as 26 percent very poor, 37 percent poor, 29 percent fair and 8 percent good. Livestock producers have been busy supplemental feeding, hauling water and shearing sheep. 4/14/08 Date: 4/8/08
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