LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky experienced above normal temperatures and rainfall over the past week. Precipitation for the week totaled 0.99 inches, 0.13 inches above normal. Temperatures averaged 78 degrees for the week, 2 degrees above normal. Topsoil moisture was rated 4 percent very short, 23 percent short, 70 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 3 percent very short, 23 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 5.7 out of a possible seven.
Primary activities this week included cutting hay, topping and cutting tobacco. Early planted corn is drying down; some producers are chopping silage. Varied rainfall was experienced across the state this week, with more precipitation in central and eastern portions of the state. Some areas remain dry with rainfall needed to replenish pastures and finish out crops. Showers delayed fieldwork at times, including topping tobacco and cutting hay. Pastures are holding well in most locations, but higher temperatures this week affected cattle grazing times.
— USDA NASS Kentucky Field Office
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