U.S. Bean Seeding Pushes Above Average
WASHINGTON - Jun 30/14 - SNS -- Most of this year;s dry edible bean crops have emerged in the United States, but the condition of crops is mixed, judging from the latest state level crop progress reports from USDA NASS reporters.
North Dakota experienced cool temperatures and excessive rainfall during the past week. The largest rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches were reported in the northwest corner of the state. Average temperatures were near normal. Warm and sunny weather was needed to promote crop development. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 0% very short, 2 short, 64 adequate, and 34 surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 0% very short, 1 short, 69 adequate, and 30 surplus.
Eastern Colorado received isolated precipitation with locally heavy accumulations in some areas. Some crop damage was indicated by reporters as a result of localized hail storms common in parts of the northeast and eastern districts. Dry conditions felt throughout the majority of Colorado have depleted moisture reserves across the state.
In Minnesota, topsoil moisture supplies were rated 0% very short, 0% short, 47% adequate, and 53% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 0% very short, 0% short, 51% adequate, and 49% surplus.
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