Majority of Missouri crops are in great condition

With only one-third of the climatological summer under our belt here in the Northern Hemisphere, we’ve largely been spoiled here in Mid-Missouri.

So far this summer, Mid-Missouri has seen 19 days at or below average, with only 16 days above average. Since June 1, Mid-Missouri has only seen six days of 90-plus degree temperatures, a far cry from the 19 days we saw last year.

Earlier this year, ABC 17 talked about the potential for a developing El Ni ño and its effects on Midwestern summers. While the trend has changed to favor a more neutral pattern, the slightly cool pattern hasn’t changed much.

The Climate Prediction Center has a large portion of the Midwest under an equal chance of seeing above or below average temperatures. While this trend is likely to hold, we will likely see our hottest days arrive as we head into August.

So, what has this largely comfortable summer meant for crops here in Mid-Missouri?

Earlier Wednesday, the USDA released its weekly outlook on crops in Missouri and for the most part, nearly three-quarters of all crops are in good or excellent condition, with only 4 percent of all crops rated as poor or very poor. Compared to the last week of June, crops in Mid-Missouri have seen on average a 10 percent progress in growth.

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