Rainfall totals averaged 0.50 of an inch across Oklahoma the week of March 15-21, and the north-central district reported the highest total at 1.27 inches.
Drought conditions were rated 48% abnormally dry to exceptional drought, down four points from the previous week, according to the March 16 U.S. Drought Monitor Report. Additionally, 27% of the state was in the moderate to exceptional drought category, up four points from the previous week.
Statewide, temperatures averaged in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Here’s a look at how crops fared between March 15-21:
Small grains: Jointing winter wheat reached 36%, 11 points higher than last year and five points from normal. Blooming canola reached 2%, up two points from last year but down nine points from normal.
Jointing rye reached 9%, down four points from last year and 14 points from normal. Jointing oats came in at 6%, up two points from last year but down five points from normal.
Pasture and range condition was rated at 69% fair to good. Livestock condition was rated at 89% good to fair.