In Colorado, the condition of the winter wheat crop slipped from the end of November, down 3 points to 62% good to excellent, but still well above 50% good last year. The condition of the Nebraska crop also declined slightly, down 1 point to 48% good to excellent versus 18% last year.
The condition of the Soft Red crops in both Michigan and Ohio declined. At 42% good to excellent, the condition of the Michigan crop was down 4 points from the end of November and well below 71% last year. The Ohio crop was rated 71% good to excellent, a fall of 9 points from November but still up from 53% a year earlier.
Although temperatures were mild across Michigan in December, the report said precipitation was below normal. The driest areas include the Upper Peninsula and north and middle counties of the Lower Peninsula spanning from the west to east coast of the state. “December has been unusually warm across the state and lack of snow has brought moisture concerns for spring to the forefront,” the report said.
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