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A December disasterOklahoma Severe damage came to Oklahoma during the second weekend in December, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oklahoma Field Office, Jan. 7. The storm caused many power outages due to the weight of ice on power lines and falling trees. An average of 2.18 inches of rainfall was received throughout the state during the month of December. All of the districts reported at least 1 inch of precipitation. Temperatures averaged from 32 to 43 degrees across the districts. Topsoil moisture improved during the month with 60 percent rated in the adequate to surplus range. Subsoil moisture levels also improved during the month with 59 percent rated in the adequate to surplus range. The condition of all small grain crops was mostly in the fair to good range. The wheat condition had responded slowly to the recent moisture due to the cold temperatures. Wheat emergence remained behind the five-year average. Grazing was still limited in areas due to an insufficient root system to support cattle grazing. Twenty-three percent of the winter wheat was being grazed, 17 points behind normal. Producers have begun to supplement and provide hay to their herds in several areas. Hay supplies were adequate, but quality is variable. Livestock remained in mostly fair to good condition. Livestock marketings were average. In areas that remained without power for several days, loss of value in livestock was reported due to the closing of sale facilities and being unable to transport livestock to markets. 1/14/08 Date: 1/10/08
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