Coloring has begun in scattered counties but was most advanced in the Southwest and South Central districts. Soybeans were rated fair in the Southwest district but in good condition in the remainder of the state. Blooming ranged from 8 percent in the East Central district to 56 percent in the South Central district. Setting pods ranged from none in the East Central district to 48 percent in the Southwest district. Development accelerated under hot weather and over 25 percent of the cotton was setting bolls in the major-producing Southwest district.
Grasshoppers continue to damage row crops and alfalfa, particularly in southern Oklahoma.
Alfalfa was rated in mostly good condition in every district. Producers are taking advantage of drier weather with the third cutting of alfalfa in full swing across the state. Hot, dry weather may weaken third cuttings. Second cutting ranged from 5 percent in the Southwest district to 52 percent in the West Central district. Range and pasture condition fell slightly due to the heat and recent lack of precipitation.