Northern Plains – May 2001

  • §Warm and drier in mid-to-late May in the Dakotas, favoring fieldwork and spring grain establishment.  As of May 30, crop progress caught up with “5 year” average (includes slow 1997 and 1999 crops). – Condition mostly Good-to-Excellent.
  • §Wetness still a localized problem.  Drier to the west, deserves watching as the season advances.
  • §Montana is very dry.  Drier than May 2000 in most locations.  As of May 29, winter wheat is 13% Good-to-Excellent, 87% Fair-to-Very Poor.
  • §Crop Progress and Condition – (USDA – NASS, May 29, 2001)
Spring Wheat – Percent Planted
May 27, 2001 May 20, 2000 Last Year 5 yr. Avg
ND 85 70 97 81
SD   99 92 100 96
MT   95 91 98 93
 

Spring Wheat – Percent Emerged

May 27, 2001 May 20, 2000 Last Year 5 yr. Avg
ND 56 29 88 58
SD   91 69 99 86
MT   63 55 83 71

 

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