While the spring planting season got off to a great start, due to weather conditions, we are currently on hold. Much of the valley area has been planted and producers were getting a good start on the dryland areas when rain, cold temperatures, and even a dusting or two of snow moved in.
From data gathered by the weather stations, soil temperatures have dropped into the 40-45 degree range at just about all depths that are measured and soil moisture ratings are rating moisture either at the saturated or adequately wet levels. So far for the month of May, rainfall received by the weather stations has ranged from 7 tenths of an inch at both the Poplar Bridge and Fink road stations to 2 inches at the Girard location.
The crops that have been planted are up and are continuing to look good and grow well. We have experienced lows in the low to middle 30's but, from what I've seen, the temps were not low long enough to produce damage to new seedlings.
If there is some seedling damage being spotted, I would be happy to investigate.
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