Most of the state welcomed rain and cooler temperatures between July 3 and 9.
Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 3.01 inches for the week, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
The July 4 U.S. Drought Monitor Report said drought conditions were rated 74% abnormally dry to exceptional drought, up 10 points from last year. Additionally, 36% of the state was in the moderate to exceptional drought categories, up five points from the previous year.
Statewide temperatures averaged in the mid- to upper 70s. Topsoil and subsoil moisture conditions were rated adequate to short.
Here’s a look at how crops fared for the week of July 3-9:
Small grains: Wheat harvest is wrapping up, with some still left to be harvested in the panhandle.
Winter wheat harvested reached 95%, down five points from the previous year and three points from normal.
Canola harvested reached 87%, down seven points from the previous year and four points from normal.
Rye harvested reached 86%, down eight points from the previous year and four points from normal.
Oats harvested reached 48%, down 19 points from the previous year and nine points from normal.
Row crops: Corn silking reached 47%, up 10 points from the previous year and 12 points from normal.
Sorghum planted reached 95%, down three points from the previous year but unchanged from normal. Sorghum headed reached 7%, down two points from the previous year and four points from normal.
Soybeans planted reached 87%, down six points from the previous year and two points from normal.
Soybeans emerged reached 81%, up six points from the previous year and nine points from normal. Soybeans blooming reached 6%, up two points from the previous year but down one point from normal.
Peanuts pegging reached 5%, down 24 points from the previous year and 27 points from normal.
Cotton squaring reached 30%, down seven points from the previous year and six points from normal.
Hay: Second and third cuttings were delayed in some areas due to recent rains.
The second cutting of alfalfa hay reached 68%, down 12 points from the previous year and nine points from normal. The third cutting of alfalfa hay reached 5%, down one point from the previous year.
The first cutting of other hay reached 86%, down eight points from the previous year and five points from normal.
The second cutting of other hay reached 11%, down 12 points from the previous year and seven points from normal.
Pasture and livestock: Pasture and range condition was rated at 88% good to fair. Livestock condition was rated at 91% good to fair.