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Hot and humid weather hits stateOklahoma Oklahoma experienced warm weather for the majority of the week ending June 1 with highs reaching 100 degrees, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oklahoma Field Office, June 2. Strong thunderstorms and high wind gusts hit the North Central and Northeast districts resulting in damage to property and power lines this past weekend. The severe weather left many in the Tulsa area without electricity June 1. On May 26, strong storms blew through Oklahoma causing some severe hail damage. Dryland crops in the Panhandle are still suffering from lack of moisture. With the warm weather, wheat harvest progressed at a rapid pace in the far southern areas. The state averaged 1.48 inches of rainfall this past week, with the majority falling in the Northeast district. There were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Ninety percent of the state's winter wheat was in the soft dough stage, a jump of 18 points from the previous week but 4 points behind the five-year average. Seven percent of the wheat crop was harvested by June 1. Wheat test weights have been very good. Wheat harvest is expected to be in full swing next week if the dry weather continues. Ninety-one percent of rye was in the soft dough stage, an increase of 15 points from the previous week but still eight points behind normal. Oats headed was at 84 percent, nine percentage points behind the five-year average. Just over half of the oats were in the soft dough stage, 20 points behind normal. Fieldwork resumed in many areas last week as farmers were ready to catch up on seedbed preparations and planting activities. As of June 1, nearly all of the state's corn had been planted. Corn emerged only increased one point from the previous week to 89 percent, but was still 10 points ahead of normal. Sorghum seedbed prepared was at 86 percent, three points ahead of both last year and the five-year average. Sorghum planted was seven points behind normal, at 35 percent, while sorghum emerged was two points behind normal, at 28 percent. Soybean seedbed preparations were at 83 percent, one point ahead of normal. Soybeans planted was nearing half-complete, but was still eight points behind normal. Soybeans emerged was at 29 percent, 14 points behind normal. Peanut growers had the majority of the crop planted by the end of last week and 70 percent had emerged. Seventy percent of the cotton acreage had been planted with 44 percent emerged, both behind the five-year average. Improved weather conditions allowed farmers to resume hay baling. Producers had made the first cutting on 95 percent of alfalfa and 40 percent of other hay. The second cutting of alfalfa, at 20 percent, was eight points behind the five-year average. Alfalfa and other hay conditions remained mostly in the good to fair range. Eighty-four percent of watermelons had been planted by week's end and 30 percent had developed runners. Peaches were rated in the mostly good to fair range with an average fruit set. Pecans were also rated mostly in the good to fair range and were reported having an average nut set. Pasture and Range: Pasture and range conditions were mostly in the good to fair range. Pasture grass was continuing to green and improve in most areas. Prices for feeder steers less than 800 pounds averaged $112 per cwt. Prices for heifers less than 800 pounds averaged $105 per cwt. Livestock conditions were rated mostly in the good to fair range. Mostly light to moderate insect activity was reported.
Date: 6/10/08 Advertisement
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