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by Wayne Fritzinger "There were 1.2 days suitable for fieldwork, compared to 3.3 days last year at this time," writes State Climatologist Harry Hillaker in the United States Department of Agriculture publication, "Iowa Crops and Weather" Hillaker's report, issued for the week ending April 20, states that 74% of Iowa range and pasture are in fair to excellent condition, good news for Iowa's cattle producers. "Topsoil moisture in the West Central region of Iowa is rated 56% adequate and a surplus of 44%," according to Hillaker. "Subsoil moisture is at 65% adequate and 35% surplus." Fertilizer applications are 67% complete in the West Central region. Corn planted in the region is 1%. Precipitation for the area ending April 21, 2008 ranges between 0.6 to 1.2 inches. |
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