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Some Low-Lying Kentucky Fields Under Water
Kentucky Ag Connection - 10/17/2017
Kentucky experienced above normal temperatures and rainfall over the past week. Precipitation for the week totaled 1.05 inches, 0.32 inches above normal. Temperatures averaged 68 degrees for the week, 9 degrees above normal. Topsoil moisture was rated
1 percent very short, 12 percent short, 73 percent adequate and 14 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 2 percent very short, 12 percent short, 77 percent adequate, and 9 percent surplus. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 3.9 out of a possible
seven.
Primary activities this week included harvesting corn and soybeans, planting winter wheat, and cutting and stripping tobacco. Widespread rainfall across much of the state left some low-lying corn and soybean fields in standing water.
Fieldwork was delayed as a result of showers this week, and any resulting damage continues to be evaluated.
Pasture and hay fields had been showing signs of stress from previous dry weather, but recent precipitation has started to improve conditions.
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