Kentucky Ag Connection - Planting Kentucky Double-crop Soybeans Nearly Complete

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Planting Kentucky Double-crop Soybeans Nearly Complete
Kentucky Ag Connection - 06/28/2016

Kentucky experienced above normal temperatures and rainfall over the past week. Precipitation for the week totaled 1.23 inches, 0.22 inches above normal. Temperatures averaged 79 degrees for the week, 5 degrees above normal. Topsoil moisture was rated 1 percent very short, 22 percent short, 69 percent adequate and 8 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 1 percent very short, 16 percent short, 76 percent adequate, and 7 percent surplus. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 5.7 out of a possible seven.

Portions of the state remained dry while other areas reported varied rainfall as scattered storms occurred over the week. Conditions allowed farmers to make considerable progress in harvesting wheat. Planting of double-crop soybeans continued as well, nearing completion. The average height of emerged soybeans was 5 inches, compared to 6 inches last year.

Tobacco planting is nearing completion as well, with some reports of severe black shank. The average height of tobacco in the field was 13 inches, compared to 9 inches last week and 16 inches last year at this time. Large amounts of hay continued to be harvested with mostly average quality. High temperatures and humidity are putting some stress on livestock.

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