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Cool, wet weather slowed crop emergenceIowa Fields remained wet with scattered showers and cool temperatures during the week ending May 11, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Iowa Field Office, May 12. Some areas of the state received frost. Cool and wet soils slowed emergence of crops. All districts were able to make strides in planting, putting in over one-fifth of the intended corn acres. Many fields were planted in less than ideal condition. Areas of the state experienced erosion with last week's rain. Cattle are being moved to permanent pasture. There were 3.0 days suitable for fieldwork, compared to 3.8 days last year at this time. Topsoil moisture rated 0 percent very short, 0 percent short, 50 percent adequate, and 50 percent surplus across the state. Subsoil moisture rated 0 percent very short, 0 percent short, 48 percent adequate, and 52 percent surplus. Oat seeding was 82 percent complete, approximately 9 days behind last year. Oats emerged was 32 percent, behind last year's 73 percent and the five-year average of 87 percent. Corn is 46 percent planted, behind last year's and the five-year average of 70 and 82 percent, respectively. Corn planting is 11 days behind the five-year average. Fertilizer application is 86 percent complete, 7 percentage points behind last year and 9 percentage points behind the five-year average. Pasture and range condition rated 2 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 33 percent fair, 48 percent good, and 11 percent excellent.
Date: 5/19/08
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