LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky experienced above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall over the past week. Precipitation for the week totaled 0.66 inches, 0.31 inches below normal. Temperatures averaged 80 degrees for the week, 3 degrees above normal. Topsoil moisture was rated 7 percent very short, 26 percent short, 65 percent adequate and 2 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 5 percent very short, 20 percent short, 73 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 6.4 out of a possible seven.
Primary activities this week included spraying of tobacco, corn, and soybeans. Extreme heat and dry conditions have stressed both crops and pasture. Weather impact has been especially visible in pollinating corn and blooming soybeans. There have been some cases of disease in both crops, however not widespread. Even with the dry and hot weather, corn, soybean, and tobacco conditions remain mostly good to fair at this time. Rain over the weekend should improve conditions in some areas.
— USDA, NASS, Kentucky Field Office
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