Last week’s warm and mostly dry conditions meant farmers could work on 3rd and 4th crop hay nearly all week. USDA reporters say 82% of 3rd crop and 20% of 4th crop is cut, with 4th crop running about 7 days ahead of average. The all hay condition is 73% good to excellent and pastures are 61% good to excellent.
Even without much measurable rain in the week ending Sunday, topsoil moisture levels are 66% adequate with 18% short and 8% very short.
