Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.40 of an inch for the week of April 11-17, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
According to the April 12 U.S. Drought Monitor Report, drought conditions were rated 85% abnormally dry to exceptional drought, down one point from the previous week. Additionally, 74% of the state was in the moderate to exceptional drought category, down two points from the previous week.
Statewide temperatures averaged in the lower 60s. Topsoil moisture conditions were rated mostly adequate to short, while subsoil moisture conditions were rated short to adequate.
Here’s a look at crops for the week of April 11-17:
Small grains: Winter wheat jointing reached 55%, down 29 points from the previous year and 28 points from normal.
Canola blooming reached 20%, down 26 points from the previous year and 41 points from normal.
Rye jointing reached 40%, down 36 points from the previous year and down 40 points from normal. Oats jointing reached 35%, down three points from the previous year and seven points from normal. Row crops: Corn planted reached 19%, down six points from the previous year and two points from normal.
Pasture and livestock: Pasture and range condition was rated at 72% fair to good. Livestock condition was rated at 87% fair to good.