There were 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sunday. Temperatures last week averaged 66.5 degrees statewide, 0.2 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.86 inches, 0.86 inch above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 2 percent short, 80 percent adequate and 18 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 3 percent short, 85 percent adequate, and 12 percent surplus.
Corn planted was 84 percent complete, compared to the 5-year average of 86 percent. Corn emerged was 57 percent compared to the 5-year average of 72 percent.
Soybeans planted was 38 percent complete, compared to the 5-year average of 40 percent. Soybeans emerged was 16 percent compared to the 5-year average of 21 percent.
Cotton planted was at 85 percent compared to the 5-year average of 63 percent.
Rice planted was 80 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 85 percent. Rice emerged was 43 percent compared to the 5-year average of 69 percent. Rice condition was rated 9 percent poor, 33 percent fair and 58 percent good.
Winter wheat headed was 88 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 87 percent. Winter wheat condition was rated 3 percent poor, 28 percent fair, 60 percent good and 9 percent excellent.
Categories: Missouri, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Weather