Virtually all the winter wheat has headed compared with 97 percent last year and 77 percent for the average. Winter wheat condition is rated 65 percent good to excellent compared with 82 percent a year ago at this time. Livestock are in mostly good condition. Transplanting of tobacco is 31 percent complete compared with 25 percent for the average. First cutting of alfalfa hay is 30 percent complete compared with 25 percent for the 5-year average.
Armyworms continue to march and destroy Indiana cropland and pastures.
The 2001 Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program may cover armyworm damage, said Doug Hovermale, FSA program specialist. Details are still being worked out, he said. This must be done within 15 days of the disaster event or the date loss becomes apparent. Farmers may obtain the form at their county FSA office. Coverage takes effect 30 days after the application is submitted.