|
|
Some parts of state get snowKansas The state of Kansas experienced temperatures in the low 60s for a high to the single digits for the lows during the week ending March 9, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Kansas Field Office, March 10. The eastern half of the state received moderate precipitation throughout the previous week in the form of snow or rain with accumulation of up to 1 inch of moisture in some counties. Producers averaged 3 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moisture was rated at 5 percent very short, 12 percent short, 61 percent adequate, and 22 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated at 3 percent very short, 16 percent short, 71 percent adequate, and 10 percent surplus. Primary farm activity involved top dressing fertilizer, beginning weed control, and seeding of oats. Wheat is estimated at 2 percent jointed, compared to 1 percent in 2007 and the same for the five-year average. Wheat condition was rated 6 percent very poor, 16 percent poor, 37 percent fair, 35 percent good, and 6 percent excellent. Wind damage to the wheat crop across the state was estimated 87 percent no damage, 9 percent having light damage, 3 percent with moderate damage, and 1 percent with severe wind damage. Freeze damage to wheat has been rated at 90 percent with no damage, 7 percent with light damage, and 3 percent of the wheat has moderate freeze damage. Overall winterkill to the 2008 wheat crop was rated at 86 percent with no winterkill, 12 percent with light winterkill, and 2 percent with moderate winterkill. Early reports place the amount of the wheat acreage that has been lost to winterkill at 4 percent of the total. Insect infestation of the wheat crop is rated at 95 percent none, and 5 percent light. Disease infestation is rated at 89 percent none, 10 percent light, and 1 percent moderate. Oats planted is 27 percent complete, compared to only 11 percent in 2007 and 21 percent for the five-year average. Range and pasture conditions were rated at 6 percent very poor, 15 percent poor, 38 percent fair, 38 percent good, and 3 percent excellent. Feed grain supplies were rated 2 percent very short, 11 percent short, 85 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. Hay and forage supplies were rated 1 percent very short, 18 percent short, 78 percent adequate, and 3 percent surplus. Stock water supplies were estimated at 2 percent very short, 8 percent short, 86 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus. Livestock activities primarily involved calving and lambing around the state. 3/17/08 Date: 3/13/08
Copyright/Privacy
Copyright 1995-2012. High Plains Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Any republishing of these pages, including electronic reproduction of the editorial archives or classified advertising, is strictly prohibited. If you have questions or comments you can reach us at High Plains Journal 1500 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd., P.O. Box 760, Dodge City, KS 67801 or call 1-800-452-7171. Email: webmaster@hpj.com |
|
