SOUTH
Significant rainfall benefited crops but caused lodging. Hail damage was also reported.
Surface and sub-surface moisture improved and is rated at 70 and 58 percent good to excellent.
Pasture and tame hay conditions declined with 45 and 41 percent rated as good to excellent.
CENTRAL
Precipitation improved soil moisture and delayed haying operations.
Surface ad sub-surface soil moisture improved about 12 percent and have an average rating of 92 percent.
Pasture and tame hay are rated 82 percent good to excellent.
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NORTHEAST
Most crops are in good to excellent condition, and haying operations are completed in some areas. However, other areas have been delayed by rain.
Surface and sub-surface soil moisture conditions are rated 97 and 91 percent good to excellent.
Pasture and tame hay conditions are rated 98 percent good to excellent.
NORTHWEST
Most crops are in good to excellent condition and continue to progress well with warm temperatures.
Surface soil moisture improved to 98 percent good to excellent, while sub-surface declined by nine to 83 percent.
Pasture and tame hay conditions are rated 74 percent good to excellent.
PEACE
Good to excellent conditions are reported for crops.
Surface and sub-surface soil moisture is rated at 90 and 84 percent good to excellent.
Pasture and tame hay conditions are rated 80 percent good to excellent.
