Hot, dry conditions spur crop growth

BISMARCK (AP) — Hot, dry conditions across North Dakota have spurred crop development in the state, but fall tillage may be put on hold due to a lack of moisture.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in its weekly crop report that Durum wheat was 92 percent harvested while Canola was at 91 percent.

Eighty percent of corn was dented, which is well ahead of the average of 37 percent.

Temperatures were above normal across the state. Precipitation was below normal in most areas.

Topsoil moisture was rated 19 percent very short, 53 percent short and 28 percent adequate.

Pasture and range conditions were rated 16 percent very poor, 31 percent poor, 36 percent fair and 17 percent good.

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