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AdvertisementSnowstorm brings harvest to a haltColorado An early snowstorm that covered most of state brought harvesting crops to a halt during the week ending Nov. 1, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Colorado Field Office, Nov. 2. Precipitation was above normal while temperatures were about 9 degrees below normal. These conditions allowed producers 2.9 days in the field. Winter wheat progressed to 99 percent seeded and 86 percent emerged by the end of the week, 12 percentage points behind the 5-year average. The crop benefitted from the moisture received from the storm. Late season crops continue to be rated in good condition. Sorghum progressed to 38 percent harvested, 12 points behind the average. Corn was 47 percent harvested this week, 11 points behind the 5-year average. Sunflowers, reported at 50 percent harvested, are 21 points behind the average. Dry bean harvest increased to 94 percent complete, one point behind the 5-year average, while sugar beets were 89 percent harvested, 16 percentage points ahead of the average. Conditions for pasture and range across Colorado remained in good condition for the week. The alfalfa crop was rated in mostly good condition with fourth cutting 52 percent complete, lagging behind the 5-year average by 23 percentage points. Livestock in Colorado are rated in good condition. Death losses for cattle and sheep were rated average, while stored feed supplies remained above average for this time of the year. Advertisement
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