LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky experienced well below normal temperatures and below normal rainfall over the past week. Precipitation for the week totaled 0.39 inches, 0.40 inches below normal. Temperatures averaged 64 degrees for the week, 8 degrees below normal. Topsoil moisture was rated 2 percent very short, 9 percent short, 80 percent adequate and 9 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 3 percent very short, 11 percent short, 79 percent adequate, and 7 percent surplus. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 5.2 out of a possible seven.
Primary activities this week included cutting hay and tobacco along with corn harvesting. Soybean harvest has just begun, but it is on par with last year and the five year average. There was some rain and cool temperatures this week to alleviate the dry conditions in parts of the state. Much of the state received heavy rainfall from Hurricane Harvey the previous week and the ground moisture has remained sufficient for crop development. There is considerable weed pressure, however crops have been able to compete due to continued growth.
— USDA NASS Kentucky Field Office
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