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Dry Weather Affects HRW Wheat
The impact of dry soils in western Kansas is beginning to show up in the winter wheat crop ratings. The percent of the crop in good-excellent condition stands at 40%. This is down 3% from a week ago. Short to very short topsoil moisture in western Kansas ranges from 80 to 83%. Wheat jointing stands at 5% versus 2% normal. A further reduction in crop ratings can be expected during the next seven days with a forecast of above- to much-above-normal temperatures and little or no rainfall. There are indications that some rain will develop during the last seven to 10 days of the month. However, this is a long-range outlook and highly subject to change.
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Soil moisture supplies remain mostly adequate for current wheat crop needs in Oklahoma and Texas. Crop conditions are little changed from a week ago.
However, with little rain and above- to much-above-normal temperatures expected during the next seven days, some decrease in crop conditions are likely. Crop moisture needs are increasing with jointing progress in Oklahoma at 22% versus 19% normal.
Michael Palmerino can be reached at michael.palmerino@dtn.com
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