Scattered fields of soybeans have emerged. Other activities during the week included tilling soils, applying anhydrous ammonia, cleaning and repairing equipment, spraying, irrigating, chopping forage and hauling manure. Virtually all of the winter wheat acreage is jointed, ahead of the 91 percent for the 5-year average. Fifty-five percent of the wheat is headed compared with 53 percent last year and 34 percent for the average. Winter wheat condition is rated 71 percent good to excellent compared with 77 percent a year ago at this time.
Livestock are in mostly good condition.
Calving remains active. The rotary hoe provides little incorporation of herbicide, but can effectively eliminate those weeds that are starting to emerge. This may be as early as 3 to 7 days after planting, depending upon date of planting. Weeds germinate and emerge more rapidly at later planting dates. A second rotary hoeing 5 to 7 days after the first will improve control, and may be necessary if rainfall continues to be lacking.