A warming trend will extend until next week with highs in the 70s and lows in the 60s statewide. Only a slight chance of showers for the next few days. Crop Condition Joe Vestal reports wheat in southwestern Arkansas is heading to early flowering. No disease problems. A few armyworms found in one field of pasture wheat but of no concern yet.
Condition is very good.
Carl Hayden reports the crop in Chicot County is headed and flowering. Some fields were flowering during last week s rainy period creating some concern about head scab. Crop looks much better now that it has headed. Ken Adams reports wheat in south Arkansas County to be in good shape and mostly headed. No disease problems.