Continued cool and dry weather was observed during the previous week while row crop harvesting progressed to rates near multi-year averages, according to Cheryl Turner, state statistician, USDA NASS, Ohio Field Office. Reporters noted that frost damaged immature corn and soybeans in isolated areas. Topsoil moisture conditions were rated 20 percent very short, 21 percent short, 57 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. Statewide, the average temperature for the week ending Sunday was 52.3 degrees, 3.3 degrees below normal. Weather stations recorded an average of 0.02 inches of precipitation, 0.72 inches below average. There were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sunday.
Corn dented progress was 96 percent complete, 71 percent of the crop was mature, and 15 percent of corn was harvested for grain. The moisture content of corn grain at harvest was 21 percent. Corn harvested for silage was 88 percent complete. Corn condition was rated 65 percent good to excellent.
Soybeans dropping leaves reached 92 percent complete and 30 percent of soybeans were harvested. The moisture content of soybeans at harvest was 13 percent. Sixty-five percent of soybean plants were reported as being in good to excellent condition.
Second and third cuttings of other dry hay were 96 and 79 percent complete, respectively. Fourth cuttings of alfalfa hay were 85 percent complete.
Winter wheat was 37 percent planted and 2 percent of the crop had emerged.
Pasture and range condition was reported as 68 percent good to excellent, down from the previous week.
Categories: Ohio, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Harvesting, Sustainable Agriculture, Weather