HUMBOLDT - Warm conditions this past week allowed crops to advance in the northeast region, according to the crop report for the period of July 4 to July 10. Producers are concerned about soil moisture and are hoping for rain soon to prevent crop quality from diminishing.
Trace amounts of rain was received in the northeast region this week. Eight mm was received was recorded in the Lake Lenore region. Soil moisture in the northeast diminished this week and both cropland and hay and pasture are short in topsoil moisture. Twenty-one per cent of cropland has adequate topsoil moisture, 68 per cent is short and 11 per cent is very short. Fourteen per cent of hay and pasture land had adequate moisture, 70 per cent is short and 17 per cent is very short.
The majority of crops in the northeast are ahead of normal stages of development, with the most advanced being fall cereals at 70 per cent. Oilseeds are the least advanced and 54 per cent of the crop is within normal stages of development for this time of year. Crops are generally in good to fair condition in the region.
The first cut of hay is nearing completion for many producers. Regionally, 17 per cent of the crop is still standing, 32 per cent is cut and 51 per cent has been baled or silaged. The hay is of good quality.
Crop damage this week is primarily due to hot and dry conditions. Producers are busy with haying operations.
