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Kentucky Averages 2.6 Inches of Rain Above Normal
Kentucky Ag Connection - 06/25/2019
Kentucky experienced near normal temperatures and much above normal rainfall over the past week. Precipitation for the week totaled 3.63 inches, 2.61 inches above normal. Temperatures averaged 74 degrees for the week, unchanged from normal. Topsoil
moisture was 1 percent short, 55 percent adequate, and 44 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 2 percent short, 62 percent adequate, and 36 percent surplus. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 2.6 out of a possible seven.
Primary activities for this week included planting soybeans, tobacco setting, cutting hay, and harvesting wheat. Yet another wet week has made it difficult for farmers to complete fieldwork. The ground is saturated in most areas and concerns are beginning to
arise about the condition and outlook for crops already planted. Several reporters noted standing water in low lying fields and wash out from the relentless precipitation. The constant moisture could open the door for disease as well. Hay harvest is running
behind as farmers fear more rain moving in and some hay fields are of poor quality. The average height of soybeans is 4 inches at this juncture.
Eighty four percent of the tobacco crop is in the ground, behind both last year and the five year average. The crop is in mostly good condition with an average height of 13 inches. Although pastures and hay are in mostly good to fair condition, the ongoing rain
may begin to take a toll.
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