Most of the state experienced severe storms recently, which brought some rain and cooler temperatures.
Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.12 of an inch for the week of April 17-24, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
The April 18 U.S. Drought Monitor Report said drought conditions were rated 64% abnormally dry to exceptional drought, down 17 points from last year. Additionally, 54% of the state was in the moderate to exceptional drought categories, down 19 points from the previous year.
Statewide temperatures averaged in the low 60s. Topsoil and subsoil moisture conditions were rated very short to short.
Here’s a look at the status of crops for the week of April 17-24:
Small grains: Some producers were beginning to cut their wheat for hay across the state.
Winter wheat jointing reached 84%, up 16 points from the previous year and one point from normal. Winter wheat headed reached 33%, up 28 points from the previous year and nine points from normal.
Canola blooming reached 47%, up six points from the previous year but down 17 points from normal.
Rye jointing reached 71%, up 10 points from the previous year but down 12 points from normal. Rye headed reached 45%.
Oats jointing reached 56%, up 12 points from the previous year and 12 points from normal. Oats headed reached 16%.
Row crops: Corn planted reached 28%, up six points from the previous year and two points from normal. Corn emerged reached 5%.
Sorghum planted reached 15%, up 15 points from the previous year and 12 points from normal.
Pasture and livestock: Pasture and range condition was rated at 61% very poor to poor. Livestock condition was rated at 72% fair to good.