From staff reports Heavy rains were received across much of the state the w eek of April 21-27, with some areas reporting damaging hail and flood conditions.
Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 1.54 inches, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
The April 22 U.S. Drought Monitor Report said drought conditions were rated 46% abnormally dry to exceptional drought, down 20 points from the previous year, according to the NASS. Additionally, 32% of the state w as in the moderate to exceptional drought categories, down four points from the previous year.
Statewide temperatures averaged in the 60s. Topsoil and subsoil moisture conditions were rated adequate to short. There were 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork.
Here’s a look at how crops fared for the week of April 21-27: Small grains: Winter wheat jointing reached 90%, up 14 points from the previous week. Winter wheat headed reached 44%, up 24 points from the previous week and four points from normal.
Canola blooming reached 50%, up 20 points from the previous week but down 12 points from normal.
Rye jointing reached 83%, up 10 points from the previous week but down three points from normal. Rye headed reached 19%, up 19 points from the previous week.
Oats jointing reached 50%, up eight points from the previous week but down two points from normal.
Row crops: Corn planted reached 34%, up 10 points from the previous week and four points from normal. Corn emerged reached 10%, up 10 points from the previous week and three points from normal.
Sorghum planted reached 17%, up 12 points from the previous week and 12 points from normal.
Soybeans planted reached 11%, up six points from the previous week.
Pasture and livestock: Pasture and range condition was rated at 73% fair to good. Livestock condition was rated at 85% good to fair.