From staff reports Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 1.37 inches between April 28 and May 4, according to the U.S. Department of Agri- National Agricultural Statistics Service.
The NASS said the May 6 U.S. Drought Monitor Report indicated drought conditions were rated 25% abnormal to exceptional drought, down 23 points from the previous year. Additionally, 14% of the state was in the moderate to exceptional drought categories, down six points from the previous year.
Statewide temperatures averaged in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Topsoil and subsoil moisture conditions were rated adequate to surplus. There were 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork.
Here’s a look at how crops fared for the week of April 28 through May 4: Small grains: Winter wheat headed reached 78%, up 18 points from the previous week but down three points from normal.
Canola blooming reached 80%, up 15 points from the previous week. Canola coloring reached 22%, up 10 points from the previous week but down two points from normal.
Rye headed reached 61%, up 22 points from the previous week but down 13 points from normal.
Oats jointing reached 64%, up seven points from the previous week but down three points from normal. Oats headed reached 21%, up 10 points from the previous week but down nine points from normal.
Row crops: Corn planted reached 58%, up 13 points from the previous week and three points from normal. Corn emerged reached 32%, up 13 points from the previous week but unchanged from normal.
Sorghum planted reached 24%, up five points from the previous week and 10 points from normal.
Soybeans planted reached 29%, up 14 points from the previous week and nine points from normal.
Soybeans emerged reached 9%, up nine points from the previous week.
Peanuts planted reached 12%, up 12 points from the previous week and one point from normal.
Cotton planted reached 9%, up five points from the previous week but down three points from normal.
Hay: The first cutting of alfalfa hay reached 5%.
Pasture and livestock: Pasture and range condition was rated at 81% good to fair. Livestock condition was rated at 86% good to fair.