Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.61 of an inch for the week of March 28 through April 3, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
According to the March 29 U.S. Drought Monitor Report, drought conditions were rated 86% abnormally dry to exceptional drought, down one point from the previous week. Additionally, 76% of the state was in the moderate to exceptional drought category, down one point from the previous week.
Statewide temperatures averaged in the upper 50s. Topsoil moisture conditions were rated mostly adequate to short, while subsoil moisture conditions were rated short to adequate.
Here’s a look at crops’ status for the week:
Small grains: Winter wheat jointing reached 17%, down 38 points from the previous year and 39 points from normal.
Rye jointing reached 10%, down 19 points from the previous year and 39 points from normal.
Oats jointing reached 9%, down one point from the previous year and 12 points from normal.
Pasture and livestock: Pasture and range condition was rated at 65% fair to good. Livestock condition was rated at 89% good to fair.