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Another Wet, Cool Week in State Farm Fields
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 08/19/2014

Cooler than average temperatures and patchy precipitation was the name of the game for Wisconsin farmers once again last week. Monday's crop/weather report from the Wisconsin Ag Statistics Service said widespread patchy rain on Monday of last week and over the weekend brought moisture to some areas but bypassed others.

The southwest corner of the state only received trace precipitation this past week, causing a sharp drop in soil moisture levels. Statewide soil moisture conditions are now listed as 45 percent short to very short.

In the fields, about 90 percent of the state's corn crop has now silked, with 38 percent in dough stage or beyond. Corn condition was rated 67 percent good to excellent as of Sunday.

Ninety-four percent of soybeans had bloomed, with 79 percent setting pods. Soybeans condition was rated 68 percent good to excellent.

About 95 percent of the oat crop was turning color, with 55 percent harvested for grain. Winter wheat is also about 90 percent harvested.

The second cutting of alfalfa was 97 percent complete, with third cutting now 57 percent harvested. The fourth cutting was just beginning.


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