RFD-TV Weekly Crop Progress and Livestock Production Regional Update

NASHVILLE, TENN. (RFD NEWS) — A mixed weather pattern shaped crop and livestock conditions across the country, with rain helping parts of the South and East while dryness held in portions of the Plains, western Corn Belt, and West. Corn and soybean development continued, winter wheat harvest advanced, and livestock producers watched pasture recovery, heat, and forage supplies.

Great Plains

Kansas: Winter wheat harvest moved ahead where fields were dry enough. Hotter weather and limited moisture in some areas kept pressure on pastures and summer crop stands.
Nebraska: Corn and soybean development benefited from scattered moisture in eastern areas. Western areas remained more dependent on timely storms and irrigation support.
Oklahoma: Wheat harvest continued, with weather windows important for field progress. Pasture conditions remained uneven, and livestock producers watched for heat stress and water availability.
Texas: Harvest and fieldwork varied widely by region. Rain helped eastern areas, while hotter and drier pockets kept pressure on pasture, rangeland, and livestock water supplies.
Colorado: Scattered precipitation helped some eastern crop and pasture areas. Drier southern areas still faced moisture stress, especially for range and forage growth.

Midwest

Iowa: Corn and soybean conditions remained generally favorable, though short-term dryness began showing in some areas. Livestock producers watched pasture growth and water demand as temperatures climbed.
Illinois: Corn and soybeans continued to develop, with conditions varying by rainfall coverage. Some areas benefited from timely moisture, while drier pockets needed additional rain.
Indiana: Field conditions varied from short-term dryness in northern areas to wetter conditions farther south. Hay work and crop spraying depended on local field access.
Missouri: Rain helped some pastures and summer crops. Producers continued watching soil moisture, hay quality, and livestock comfort during warm periods.
Ohio: Rain improved soil moisture in several areas but also slowed some fieldwork. Crop conditions held generally steady where fields avoided standing water.

Delta & South

Arkansas: Rice, soybeans, cotton, and corn continued progressing with mixed field conditions. Rain helped moisture supplies but slowed some spraying and hay work.
Louisiana: Rainfall supported pastures and summer crops but limited field access in wetter areas. Livestock conditions improved where forage growth recovered.
Mississippi: Rain brought pasture and soil moisture improvement. Cotton, soybeans, and corn continued developing, though fieldwork slowed in wet pockets.
Alabama: Widespread rainfall helped pastures, hay fields, and summer crops. Some producers faced delays in spraying, cutting hay, and other field activities.
Georgia: Rain helped reduce drought stress in parts of the state. Cotton, peanuts, corn, and forage conditions still varied by local rainfall totals.
Tennessee: Rain improved soil moisture and pasture growth across many areas. Producers watched wet fields, hay timing, and disease pressure in humid conditions.
Kentucky: Heavy rain improved moisture but left standing water in some low areas. Pastures benefited, while hay harvest and fieldwork were delayed in places.
North Carolina: Rainfall helped some crop and pasture areas. Conditions remained mixed, with lighter totals in some eastern and coastal locations.

West & Southwest

California: Reservoir supplies remained supportive, but irrigation demand increased with seasonal heat. Specialty crops, hay, and livestock operations continued to depend on managed water supplies.
Arizona: Cotton and forage crops moved through the season under irrigation. Heat increased water demand and kept livestock comfort a daily concern.
New Mexico: Dryness and heat continued to pressure rangeland and irrigated crop decisions. Livestock producers watched forage availability and water supplies closely.
Nevada: Rangeland conditions remained tied to limited mountain runoff and local moisture. Hay and livestock producers continued monitoring irrigation allocations.
Utah: Pasture and range conditions varied by elevation and recent moisture. Livestock producers watched forage growth as warmer temperatures increased demand.

Northwest & Northern Rockies

Idaho: Dryness and warmer weather increased irrigation focus for crops and forage. Pasture conditions varied, with better growth where late moisture arrived.
Montana: Crop and range conditions remained uneven after a limited snowpack season. Livestock producers continued watching grass growth and stock water.
Wyoming: Rangeland conditions stayed mixed, with local storms helping some areas. Cattle producers monitored forage development and early summer heat.
Oregon: Dryness remained a concern in several crop and pasture areas. Hay, nursery, and livestock operations continued watching irrigation supply and streamflow.
Washington: Late moisture helped some areas, especially in the northwest. Dryland crop and range conditions still depended on additional timely rainfall.

Northeast

Pennsylvania: Rain improved soil moisture and supported hay, pasture, and crop growth. Wet fields slowed some fieldwork and haymaking.
New York: Pasture and forage conditions stayed generally favorable where moisture was adequate. Wet ground slowed hay work and some crop maintenance.
Vermont: Moisture helped forage growth and pasture recovery. Producers still needed drier windows for hay harvest and field operations.
Maine: Conditions improved in some areas with modest moisture recovery. Forage growth benefited, but local dryness remained a concern in places.
Maryland: Rain helped recharge soils and improved pasture conditions. Fieldwork slowed where heavier totals left wet ground.

Upper Midwest & Great Lakes

Minnesota: Corn, soybeans, and spring wheat conditions remained generally favorable. Pasture growth held up well where moisture was adequate.
Wisconsin: Short-term dryness developed in some southern and western areas. Dairy and livestock producers watched pasture growth, hay timing, and heat.
Michigan: Crop progress continued with uneven moisture conditions. Fruit, vegetable, corn, and soybean producers watched field access and disease pressure.
North Dakota: Spring wheat and row crop development continued. Dry pockets remained a concern for pasture, hay, and small grain growth.
South Dakota: Spring wheat and row crops advanced under mixed moisture. Livestock producers watched range conditions and forage supply as summer heat built.

Far North & U.S. Territories

Alaska: Cool and wet conditions supported moisture recharge. Fieldwork and forage growth remained tied to short growing-season windows.
Hawaii: Rainfall remained variable by island and slope. Pasture and specialty crop conditions depended heavily on local showers and irrigation access.
Puerto Rico: Showers helped prevent further short-term decline in some areas. Producers continued watching localized dryness and water availability for crops and livestock.