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Rainfall leaves some grain fields unharvestedMontana Montana received moderate precipitation for the week ending Sept. 14, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Montana Field Office, Sept. 15. Most cities across the state received some amount of precipitation during the week. Great Falls and Simpson set daily high precipitation records on Sept. 13 at 0.54 and 0.37 of an inch, respectively. Nye received the most weekly accumulated precipitation at 1.75 inches. Highs were in the 70s to 80s, and lows were mostly in the 30s. Roundup and Hardin shared the high temperature of 84 degrees, and Wisdom had the low temperature of 20 degrees. Topsoil moisture adequate and surplus, at 63 percent, is above last week's 59 percent, last year's 19 percent, and the five-year average of 24 percent. Subsoil moisture adequate and surplus is 45 percent, above last week's 40 percent, last year's 21 percent, and the five-year average of 18 percent. The number of days suitable for field work was 4.4 days, up from the previous week's 3.1 days. The weather outlook for Sept. 22 through Sept. 28 is for above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation both east and west of the continental divide. Normal temperatures for this period in Montana are highs in the mid 60s to the mid 70s and lows ranging from 30 degrees to the upper 40s. Continued rainfall during the past two weeks has left many small grain fields unharvested. Reports indicate that the rain has caused quality damage to wheat fields in the north central and northeast districts. This week many farmers began chopping their corn for silage. The harvest of most oilseeds is behind the previous year also, but farmers should be finished in the next couple weeks. This year's sugar beet crop is mostly in good condition. Range and pasture feed conditions declined slightly from the previous week. Thirty-five percent is rated good to excellent compared to 37 percent the previous week. Conditions are better than last year and the five-year average. Twenty-two percent of cattle and 26 percent of sheep have been moved from summer pastures. 9/22/08 Date: 9/17/08
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