Irrigation Activities Underway

Photo Courtesy of Fullerton FFA Chapter

For the week ending June 28, 2015, rainfall of one inch or more was recorded in portions of north central Nebraska as well as southeastern areas, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Temperatures averaged near normal. Storms brought hail to parts of the Panhandle. Irrigation activities were underway with pipe being laid in southern counties and pivots running in others. Late planting of low lying areas was near completion. Overall, it was a productive week of spraying, hilling, and hay harvest.

There were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 3 percent very short, 10 short, 75 adequate, and 12 surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 4 percent very short, 12 short, 74 adequate, and 10 surplus. Corn condition rated 1 percent very poor, 5 poor, 58 good, and 12 excellent. Corn silking was at 1 percent, equal to last year, and near the five-year average of 4.


Data for this news release were provided at the county level by USDA Farm Service Agency and Nebraska Extension.

Photo Courtesy of David City FFA Chapter

Access the National publication for Crop Progress and Condition tables HERE.

Access the U.S. Drought Monitor HERE.

Access the High Plains Region Climate Center for Temperature and Precipitation Maps HERE.