KENTUCKY CROP AND WEATHER REPORT--USDA 

Listed below are the current USDA Crop & Weather Report/Kentucky Climate Summary 
AND, in addition, previous week's reports for this year. The reports are 
produced in a joint effort by the UK Ag. Weather Center, Cooperative Extension 
Service County Agents, Farmers across the state, Kentucky Department of 
Agriculture, and the US Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural 
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Kentucky Climate Summary

For the Period December 28, 2009 to January 3, 2010

Below Normal Temperature and Below Normal Precipitation

After a warmer than normal ending week of 2009, the week pushing into 2010 
started the year off cold. Highs were only in the mid to upper 30s, while lows 
ranged from the mid 20s to upper teens. The cool temperatures were due to two 
cold fronts that passed through the state in the beginning and middle parts of 
the week. Despite two cold fronts passing through the Commonwealth during the 
week, less than normal precipitation was observed. This was mainly due to the 
fact the cold fronts did not have enough moisture.

Temperatures for the period averaged 29 degrees across the state which was 3 
degrees below normal and 11 degrees cooler than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 35 in the West to 36 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 4 
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 23 degrees in 
the West to 23 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. 

Precipitation for the period totaled 0.25 inches statewide which was 0.60 inches 
below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.16 inches, 
Central 0.26 inches, Bluegrass 0.26 inches and East 0.33 inches, which was 0.73, 
0.65, 0.49 and 0.52 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation 
totals ranged from a low of 0.07 inches at Mayfield to a high of 0.76 inches at 
Campbellsville. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period December 21 to 27, 2009

Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:

The final full week of 2009 started and ended with cold temperatures. But by 
mid-week a warming trend pushed temperatures into the mid and upper 50s for a 
couple of days. Rainfall was below normal for the state but western sections received 
considerable rainfauring the cold periods, light snow and flurries were 
frequent.

Temperatures for the period averaged 40 degrees across the state which was 5
degrees above normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 45 in the West to 47 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 5 
degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 33 degrees in 
the West to 32 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 10 degrees above normal in the East. 

Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.66 inches statewide which was 
0.29 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.65 
inches, Central 0.42 inches, Bluegrass 0.31 inches and East 0.28 inches, which 
was +0.64, -0.61, -0.55 and -0.64 inches respectively from normal. By station, 
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.16 inches at Berea to a high of 3.51 
inches at Cape Girardeau. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period December 14 to 20, 2009

Just Above Normal Temperature and Below Normal Precipitation

After two cold, wet weeks of December the pendulum swung the other way, bringing 
the state some slightly warmer and drier conditions. Early in the week a weak 
cold front moved through, which provided cloudy skies and drizzle in a few 
locations. High pressure quickly followed for mid week, which provided sunny 
skies. The main weather maker of the week came in on Friday. This came as a 
moist low pressure system off of the gulf, which started off as rain and slowly 
turned to snow. Over the weekend eastern parts of the state experienced the 
brunt of the system, receiving over a foot of snow in some locations. Central 
and western parts of the state received little to no snow accumulation.      

Temperatures for the period averaged 36 degrees across the state which was 1 
degree above normal and 1 degree warmer than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 42 in the West to 43 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 2 
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 30 degrees in 
the West to 30 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. 

Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.61 inches statewide which was 
0.34 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.07 
inches, central 0.38 inches, Bluegrass 0.72 inches and East 1.28 inches, which 
was -0.94, -0.64, -0.14 and +0.36 inches respectively from normal. By station, 
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Paducah to a high of 
1.88 inches at Jackson. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period December 7 to 13, 2009

Below Normal Temperature and Above Normal Precipitation

December’s cold and wet trend continued after another cool and rainy week. The 
cold wet conditions were mainly due to a strong low pressure system that rolled 
in Tuesday and Wednesday. It was these two days that the heaviest rain fell in 
the state. Behind the low pressure system were the coldest temperatures felt 
across the Commonwealth this season. Wind chills in some places even got down to 
the single digits, giving our first widespread emergency livestock cold stress 
conditions of the season. Also behind the system were some widespread flurries 
on Thursday for central and eastern parts of the state.   

Temperatures for the period averaged 35 degrees across the state, which was 3 
degrees below normal and 1 degree cooler than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 42 in the West to 43 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 4 
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 28 degrees in 
the West to 27 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. 

Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.95 inches statewide which was 
0.99 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.29 
inches, Central 2.08 inches, Bluegrass 2.09 inches and East 2.31 inches, which 
was 0.29, 1.06, 1.24 and 1.39 inches respectively above normal. By station, 
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.12 inches at Paducah to a high of 
2.61 inches at Buckhorn Lake. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period November 30 to December 6, 2009

Below Normal Temperature and Just Above Normal Precipitation:

After 5 straight weeks with above average temperatures and 4 straight weeks with 
below normal precipitation, this past week Kentucky finally experienced the 
colder and wetter side of weather. A cold front started off the week dropping 
some moderate rainfall and produced the weeks first fall in temperature. The 
main producer of last week’s wet and cold weather came in the middle of the 
week.  This was due to a low pressure system that came off the gulf and tracked 
northeast through the state. The heaviest rainfall came on Wednesday, with some 
rap around rain the next day. Behind this low pressure, temperatures plummeted 
for the season’s first arctic blast. Along with another low pressure system that 
tracked up the east coast late in the week, the cold blast helped produce the 
first widespread snowfall in the eastern half of the state during the weekend.     

Temperatures for the period averaged 36 degrees across the state which was 4 
degrees below normal and 11 degrees cooler than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 42 in the West to 44 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees below normal in the West to 6 
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 29 degrees in 
the West to 30 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. 

Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.03 inches statewide which was 
0.08 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.84 
inches, Central 0.87 inches, Bluegrass 0.91 inches and East 1.49 inches, which 
was -0.16, -0.14, +0.06 and +0.57 inches respectively from normal. By station, 
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.44 inches at Covington to a high of 
1.97 inches at Jackson. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period November 13 to 29, 2009

Above Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall:

Just like last week patchy rainfall could be seen nearly every day…but still 
accumulated to less than average for the week. The drizzly conditions were due 
to an upper level trough that rolled in early in the week and two cold fronts 
that moved in back to back in the middle of the week. Western parts of the state 
received the most rainfall from these relatively dry systems that only got drier 
as they pushed further east. Despite average temperatures being mild and above 
normal due to cloud cover most of the week…the second cold front brought in some 
pretty frigid conditions. This included lows in the 20s and highs in the 40s for 
a couple days late in the week. It was not until Saturday that a break in the 
clouds came to warm up the state. 

Temperatures for the period averaged 47 degrees across the state which was 4 
degrees above normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 56 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 3 
degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 39 degrees in 
the West to 39 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.06 inches statewide which was 0.86 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.13 inches, Central 
0.04 inches, Bluegrass 0.02 inches and East 0.04 inches, which was 0.87, 0.92, 
0.80 and 0.84 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals 
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Dix Dam to a high of 0.16 inches at Paducah. 

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Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., November 23, 2009 34-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  After a very dry start to November, patchy rain occurred 
throughout the week in Kentucky.  Even with rainfall totals at 0.52 inches 
statewide, it was 0.39 inches less than normal.  Temperatures for the week 
averaged 49 degrees, 4 degrees above normal and 5 degrees cooler than the 
previous week.  Farmers continued to make progress on their fieldwork even with 
the rains that were received.  Farm activities included harvesting corn and 
soybeans, stripping tobacco, and seeding wheat.  There were 5.0 days out of 7 
that were suitable for fieldwork.  Topsoil moisture was rated 4 percent short, 
81 percent adequate and 15 percent surplus.  Subsoil moisture was rated 5 
percent short, 73 percent adequate, and 22 percent surplus. 

SOYBEANS:  As of Sunday November 22, soybean harvest was at 92 percent, compared 
to 99 percent a year ago and 94 percent for the five year average.  Producers 
continued to make good progress on harvest as conditions allowed.  Throughout 
the growing season, conditions were excellent for full season beans and double 
crop beans received adequate moisture to produce a good crop.

CORN:  The corn harvest is winding down for many farmers.  Corn harvest was at 
98 percent complete.  Normally, the harvest is all but complete by this time of 
the year.  Many farmers are expecting record yields due to timely rains 
throughout the growing season.

TOBACCO:  Forty percent of the burley has been stripped, compared to 54 percent 
last year and the five year average of 60 percent.  The condition of the tobacco 
that has been stripped was rated as 2 percent very poor, 7 percent poor, 23 
percent fair, 53 percent good, and 15 percent excellent.  The dry start to the 
month of November has slowed the pace of stripping tobacco, but last week’s rain 
helped bring housed tobacco into case and allowed farmers to bulk tobacco.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Wheat seedings progressed as conditions permitted and 
the corn and soybean harvest progressed.  Seedings were at 70 percent, well 
behind 2008 and the five year average.  Wheat field conditions were rated 1 
percent poor, 24 percent fair, 61 percent good, and 14 percent excellent. 
Pasture conditions were rated 2 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 21 percent 
fair, 58 percent good, and 14 percent excellent.  Livestock are reported to be 
in good condition with adequate hay supplies available going into winter.

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period November 16 to 22, 2009

Above Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall:

After a very dry start to November some wet weather finally presented itself 
this past week. However…even though patchy rain could be seen nearly every day 
last week…it was still less than normal. This rainy overcast weather was due to 
a very slow moving low pressure that setup to our west and gradually moved 
north. It was not until late in the week that the low pressure system exited the 
state and gave way to high pressure…which provided a couple days of sunny dry 
weather. The overcast skies of last week also provided some mild temperatures 
that were slightly above normal.

Temperatures for the period averaged 49 degrees across the state which was 4 
degrees above normal and 5 degrees cooler than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 58 in the West to 60 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 6 
degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 42 degrees in 
the West to 38 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 5 degrees above in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.52 inches statewide which was 0.39 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.81 inches, Central 
0.60 inches, Bluegrass 0.52 inches and East 0.17 inches, which was 0.19, 0.36, 
0.31 and 0.71 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals 
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Quicksand to a high of 1.08 inches at 
Princeton. 

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Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., November 16, 2009 33-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Kentucky experienced a second straight week of warm, dry 
weather.  Only trace amounts of precipitation occurred in the southeast as 
rainfall for the week totaled 0.02 inches statewide, which was 0.89 inches below 
normal.  Temperatures for the week averaged 54 degrees, 6 degrees above normal 
and 3 degrees warmer than the previous week.  The dry conditions once again 
allowed farmers to make needed progress on their fieldwork.  Farm activities 
included harvesting corn and soybeans, stripping tobacco, and seeding wheat. 
There were 6.3 days out of 7 that were suitable for fieldwork.  Topsoil moisture 
was rated 6 percent short, 79 percent adequate and 15 percent surplus.  Subsoil 
moisture was rated 4 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and 24 percent surplus. 

SOYBEANS:  As of Sunday November 15, soybean harvest was at 81 percent, compared 
to 91 percent a year ago and 88 percent for the five year average.  Soybean 
condition was rated 1 percent poor, 8 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 42 
percent excellent.  Producers made good progress on harvest as dry conditions 
prevailed. 

CORN:  The corn harvest continued to progress as dry conditions continued for 
the second straight week.  Corn harvest was at 95 percent complete, compared to 
99 percent for both last year and the five year average.  Some producers 
experienced long delays unloading their crop at elevators.

TOBACCO:  Thirty-seven percent of the burley has been stripped, compared to 40 
percent last year and the five year average of 46 percent.  The condition of the 
tobacco that has been stripped was rated as 2 percent very poor, 7 percent poor, 
21 percent fair, 54 percent good, and 16 percent excellent.  The quality of 
stripped tobacco remains mostly good, however there are still reports of 
problems with mold and houseburn. 

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Wheat seedings progressed as fields dried out and the 
corn and soybean harvest progressed.  Seedings were at 50 percent, well behind 
2008, which was 99 percent, and the average of 90 percent.  Wheat field 
conditions were rated 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 21 percent fair, 59 
percent good, and 15 percent excellent.  Pasture conditions were rated 2 percent 
very poor, 5 percent poor, 16 percent fair, 56 percent good, and 21 percent 
excellent.

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period November 9 to 15, 2009

Above Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall:

Another warm dry week gets us through the first half of November with hardly a 
drop of rain. The only traces of precipitation fell in the southeast from the 
remnants of hurricane Ida. Other than that the Commonwealth’s weather was 
dominated by high pressure…which provided clear to mostly clear skies most every 
day. Clear skies also gave warmer than average temperatures…with most days 
having highs at least in the 60s.   

Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 6 
degrees above normal and 3 degrees warmer than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 68 in the West to 64 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 6 
degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 44 degrees in 
the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.02 inches statewide which was 0.89 inches 
below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, 
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.09 inches, which was 1.00, 
0.96, 0.83 and 0.79 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation 
totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.41 inches at 
Cumberland Gap. 

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Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., November 9, 2009 32-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Kentucky received a much needed dry week after experiencing 
an unusually wet month of October.  Temperatures for the week averaged 51 
degrees, 1 degree above normal and 3 degrees cooler than the previous week.  The 
dry conditions allowed farmers to make much needed progress on their fieldwork. 
Farm activities included harvesting corn and soybeans, stripping tobacco, and 
seeding wheat.  There were 5.7 days out of 7 that were suitable for fieldwork. 
Topsoil moisture was rated 1 percent short, 62 percent adequate and 37 percent 
surplus.  Subsoil moisture was rated 3 percent short, 55 percent adequate, and 
42 percent surplus. 

SOYBEANS:  As of Sunday November 8, soybean harvest was at 61 percent, compared 
to 88 percent a year ago and 80 percent for the five year average.  Soybean 
condition was rated 1 percent poor, 9 percent fair, 54 percent good, and 36 
percent excellent. Producers took advantage of drier conditions and made good 
progress on the harvest this past week.  

CORN:  The corn harvest progressed as the weather cooperated for the first time 
in weeks.  Corn harvest at 86 percent complete, compared to 99 percent last year 
and the average of 98 percent.  Producers are still contending with high 
moisture levels resulting in higher drying costs. 

TOBACCO:  Thirty-two percent of the burley has been stripped, compared to 28 
percent last year and the five year average of 38 percent.  The condition of the 
tobacco that has been stripped was rated as 1 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 
18 percent fair, 58 percent good, and 15 percent excellent.  The quality of 
stripped tobacco looked mostly good, however there are still reports of problems 
with stalk rot and houseburn. 

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Wheat seedings advanced as fields dried out and the 
corn and soybean harvest progressed.  Seedings were at 35 percent, well behind 
2008, which was 89 percent, and the average of 79 percent.  Wheat field 
conditions were rated 4 percent very poor, 10 percent poor, 18 percent fair, 54 
percent good, and 14 percent excellent.  Pasture conditions were rated 2 percent 
very poor, 4 percent poor, 19 percent fair, 54 percent good, and 21 percent 
excellent.

Kentucky Weather Summary 
For the Period November 2 to 8, 2009

Just Above Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall: 

After a brutally wet October and an even wetter finish…November started off with 
a much needed dry week. The only traces of precipitation came Wednesday in the 
north central and east…which in most locations was not even measurable amounts. 
Every other day was mostly sunny or completely clear...with the only cloud cover 
coming in on a few nights. The clear skies made for some slightly above normal 
high temperatures for the week…but they also gave some below normal lows in the 
mornings which produced frost on a few occasions.  

Temperatures for the period averaged 51 degrees across the state which was 1 
degree above normal and 3 degrees cooler than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 68 in the West to 62 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 2 
degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 42 degrees in 
the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.00 inches statewide which was 0.91 inches below 
normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 
inches, Bluegrass 0.01 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was 1.00, 0.96, 0.81 
and 0.88 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.03 inches at 
Lexington. 

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Kentucky Crossued 4:00 P.M., November 2, 2009 31-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Wet weather prevailed across Kentucky this past week. The 
weather continued to delay corn and soybean harvest and wheat seeding, though 
some activity did occur in parts of the state. Farmers are in need of drier 
conditions to catch up with the harvest. There were 2.8 days out of 7 that were 
suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture was rated as 33 percent adequate and 67 
percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 2 percent short, 41 percent 
adequate, and 57 percent surplus. 

SOYBEANS:  As of Sunday November 1, soybean harvest was at 41 percent, compared 
to 77 percent a year ago and 72 percent for the five year average. Maturity was 
at 95 percent. This time last year and on average the crop was fully matured. 
Soybean condition was rated 2 percent poor, 10 percent fair, 52 percent good, 
and 36 percent excellent. Some late maturing double-cropped beans have 
experienced mild frost damage. 

CORN:  The pace of harvest did not pick up much over the week.  Corn harvest was 
at 73 percent complete, behind 2008 and the average of 96 percent. Corn with 
high moisture levels are being dried for storage. 

TOBACCO:  Twenty-two percent of the burley has been stripped, compared to 25 
percent last year and the average of 29 percent. The condition of the tobacco 
that has been stripped was rated as 2 percent very poor, 7 percent poor, 20 
percent fair, 55 percent good, and 16 percent excellent. The quality of the 
housed tobacco looked mostly good. However, there continues to be reports of 
mold and houseburn. 

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Most wheat fields were too wet to plant, or waiting 
for completion of the corn and soybean harvest. Seedings were at 21 percent, 
well behind 2008, which was 82 percent, and the average of 71 percent. Wheat 
field conditions were rated 3 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 39 percent 
fair, 49 percent good, and 6 percent excellent. Pasture growth has waned with 
the coo  Conditions were rated 2 percent very poor, 5 percent 
poor, 14 percent fair, 56 percent good, and 23 percent excellent.

Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period October 26 to November 1, 2009

Above Normal Temperature and Above Normal Rainfall:

Two passing low pressure systems made for a very soggy week. Starting Tuesday a 
low pressure system rolled up from the south giving widespread rain across the 
Commonwealth. By Friday another low pressure system was moving to our north from 
the plains…which drug a strong slow moving cold front across our region. It was 
not until late Saturday early Sunday that the cold front finally left the 
eastern part of the state. Both of these systems dropped a considerable amount 
of rainfall across the state…however the most rain by far fell in the west. 
Temperatures were mild and just above average for the week…with a couple of 
day’s high temperatures reaching the 70s. 

Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 2 
degrees above normal and 1 degree warmer than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 63 in the West to 63 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 1 
degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 47 degrees in 
the West to 45 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 2.06 inches statewide which was 1.36 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.61 inches, Central 
2.40 inches, Bluegrass 1.72 inches and East 1.51 inches, which was 1.88, 1.70, 
1.07 and 0.80 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals 
ranged from a low of 1.28 inches at Jackson to a high of 3.08 inches at 
Mayfield. 

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Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., October 26, 2009 30-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Cool temperatures early in the week gave way to warmer 
conditions by the weekend. For much of the state, the warming trend brought more 
precipitation, thus slowing harvesting progress. Temperatures for the week 
averaged 54 degrees which was 1 degree below normal and 5 degrees higher than 
the previous week. Total rainfall for the period was 0.67 inches, normal for 
this time of year. There were 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork out of the 
possible 7 days. Work for the week consisted mostly of harvesting corn and 
soybeans, seeding wheat, and stripping tobacco. Topsoil moisture was rated as 1 
percent short, 51 percent adequate, and 48 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 
rated 2 percent short, 55 percent adequate, and 43 percent surplus. 

CORN:  Corn harvesting continues to trail where it would normally be at this 
point in the season. Corn was 67 percent harvested, behind the 92 percent a year 
ago and the five year average of 93 percent.     

SOYBEANS:  Soybean harvesting, at 34 percent, remained behind both last year at 
63 percent and the five yercent. Eighty-six percent of 
soybeans are now mature compared to 97 percent for the previous year and 98 
percent for the five year average. Nearly all of the leaves have been shed from 
the soybean crop. As of Sunday October 25, the average was 99 percent, just 
behind 100 percent for both the five year average and the previous year. Soybean 
condition was rated 1 percent poor, 10 percent fair, 46 percent good, and 43 
percent excellent. Some mild frost damage was reported in the state. 

TOBACCO:  Seventeen percent of burley had been stripped, slightly behind the 
five year average and last year, which were both 21 percent. The condition of 
stripped tobacco was rated as 1 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 22 percent 
fair, 51 percent good, and 21 percent excellent. 

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Wheat planting progress continues to be delayed due to 
the late corn and soybean harvest. Eighteen percent of the crop was seeded this 
week, compared to 58 percent for both last year and the five year average. 
Condition of the emerged crop was rated as 1 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 61 
percent good, and 12 percent excellent. Ninety-eight percent of farmers reported 
they had an adequate amount of hay for winter feeding. Pasture condition was 
rated as 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 16 percent fair, 50 percent good, 
and 29 percent excellent.

Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period October 19 to 25, 2009

Below Normal Temperature and Near Normal Rainfall:

Cool early week conditions that delivered frosty conditions central and east 
Monday morning…gave way to warming temperatures mid week and rain by late in the 
week. Highs for the week were in the 60s and 70s with lows ranging from the 30s 
to 50s. Starting Thursday a large frontal system stretching from Michigan to the 
Gulf entered the western part of the state. This system was slow moving and its 
affects did not exit the eastern part of the state until Saturday afternoon. 
Behind this frontal system just like the one from last week were clearing skies
and cool morning temperatures. 

Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 1 
degree below normal and 5 degrees warmer than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 66 in the West to 66 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to near 
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 45 degrees in the West to 40 
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree
below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.67 inches statewide which was 0.00 inches from 
normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.03 inches, Central 0.70 
inches, Bluegrass 0.64 inches and East 0.28 inches, which was 0.35, 0.04, and 
0.02 inches above and 0.39 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.09 inches at Jackson to a high of 1.37 
inches at Mayfield.

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Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., October 18, 2009 29-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Freezing temperatures were reported in several counties of 
Kentucky toward the end of this week. Most of the crops have matured and were 
not affected by the frost. Harvest continues to be hindered by wet fields and 
precipitation.  However, there were 2.1 days suitable for fieldwork out of the 
possible 7 days. Work for the week consisted mostly of harvesting corn and 
soybeans, seeding wheat, stripping tobacco, and fertilizing pastures. Topsoil 
moisture was rated as 43 percent adequate, and 57 percent surplus. Subsoil 
moisture was rated 3 percent short, 54 percent adequate, and 43 percent surplus.

CORN:  Harvest was about three weeks behind schedule as of Sunday, October 18. 
Corn was 53 percent harvested, behind the 84 percent a year ago and the five 
year average of 88 percent. Maturity was at 97 percent. Last year the entire 
crop was matured, which was par for the five year average.    

SOYBEANS:  With three-fourths of the crop matured, most soybean fields should 
not be affected by the cooler temperatures. In 2008, 80 percent of the crop was 
matured, with an average of 86 percent. One quarter of the soybeans have been 
harvested, compared to 46 percent a year ago and 48 percent for the average. The 
percent of soybeans shedding leaves has nearly caught up with 2008 and was 
reported at 95 percent. The average was 96 percent, which was the same as last 
year. Condition of the soybeans was rated 1 percent poor, 11 percent fair, 45 
percent good, and 43 percent excellent. 

TOBACCO:  Excess moisture continued to affect the condition of the housed 
tobacco, which was rated 3 percent very poor, 7 percent poor, 31 percent fair, 
46 percent good, and 13 percent excellent. Eight percent of tobacco had been 
stripped, behind the five year average and last year’s progress of 15 percent. A 
few late-planted fields have not been cut yet.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Wheat planting progress was delayed because of the 
late corn and soybean harvest. Only 8 percent of the crop was seeded this week, 
compared to 33 percent last year and 40 percent for the five year average. 
Pasture condition was rated as 1 percent very poor, 2 percent poor, 17 percent 
fair, 57 percent good, and 23 percent excellent.

Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period October 12 to 18, 2009

Below Normal Temperature and Above Normal Rainfall:

Cloudy, cool and wet conditions continued across the Commonwealth last week. 
Rainfall for the state was above normal for the week with the highest amounts 
falling in the southern parts of the state. The majority of rain fell between 
Wednesday and Thursday as a low pressure system swept across the southern 
states. For the beginning part of the week temperatures were moderate between the mid 
60s for highs and mid 40s for lows. Starting Wednesday night to Sunday temperatures 
began to fall to mid 50s for highs and low 40s to mid 30s for lows. Sunday 
morning was by far the coolest time of the week giving widespread areas of frost 
across the state due to clearing skies.

Temperatures for the period averaged 49 degrees across the state which was 9 
degrees below normal, and 8 degrees cooler than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 56 in the West to 53 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 16 degrees below normal in the West to 15 
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 44 degrees in 
the West to 44 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.12 inches statewide which was 0.46 inches 
above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.45 inches, 
Central 1.06 inches, Bluegrass 0.85 inches and East 1.11 inches, which was 0.76, 
0.41, 0.23 and 0.43 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall 
totals ranged from a low of 0.24 inches at Covington to a high of 1.94 inches at 
Mayfield. 

---

Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., October 12, 2009 28-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Wet weather returned to the region leaving some areas 
subjected to heavy rainfall which caused ponding and flooding. Also, heavy winds 
were reported in the central part of the state causing damage to crops and 
structures. There were 3 days suitable for fieldwork out of the possible 7 days. 
Topsoil moisture was rated as 1 percent short, 50 percent adequate, and 49 
percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 4 percent short, 62 percent 
adequate, and 34 percent surplus. Rainfall totaled 2.29 inches across the state, 
1.71 inches above normal for this time of year. Temperatures remained very 
Autumn-like averaging 57 degrees which fell 2 degrees below normal. 

CORN:  As of Sunday, October 11, 46 percent of the corn acreage was reported 
harvested, well behind last year’s 75 percent and the five year average of 81 
percent. Ninety-four percent of corn acreage was considered mature, behind both 
the 99 percent for the previous year and the five year average of 99 percent. 
The corn condition remained in good standing with 1 percent rated poor, 7 
percent fair, 49 percent good, and 43 percent excellent.    

SOYBEANS:  Eighteen percent of soybeans were harvested, compared to 29 percent 
last year and 34 percent for the five year average. Soybean condition was rated 
1 percent poor, 10 percent fair, 50 percent good, and 39 percent excellent. 
Eighty-seven percent of soybeans were shedding leaves, compared to last year’s 
90 percent and 91 percent for the five year average. Sixty-five percent of the 
soybean crop had matured, compared to last year’s 68 percent and 73 percent for 
the five year average. 

TOBACCO:  At this point in the season, most tobacco has been cut and housed. The 
condition of housed tobacco was rated 3 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 29 
percent fair, 45 percent good, and 15 percent excellent. Three percent of 
tobacco had been stripped, 26 percent was ready for stripping and 71 percent was 
not ready for stripping. Houseburn and mold continue to be a concern.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Wheat planting continued as the weather would allow 
with 7 percent of the crop seeded, compared to 15 percent last year and 22 
percent for the five year average. Pasture condition was rated as 1 percent very 
poor, 4 percent poor, 15 percent fair, 59 percent good, and 21 percent 
excellent.  


Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period October 5 to 11, 2009

Below Normal Temperatures and Much Above Normal Rainfall:

Cool, wet conditions continued to grip the Commonwealth last week as heavy rain 
caused flooding and considerable ponding in west and central fields. Many 
locations reported measurable rainfall on 4 to 6 days. For the state as a 
whole, this amount of rainfall was nearly 400 percent of normal for, typically, 
the driest time of the year. While no widespread frosts were reported, high 
temperatures stayed mostly in the low to mid 60s last week and low temperatures 
were mostly in the 40s and low 50s. North and eastern locations reported lows in 
the upper 30s on Sunday.

Temperatures for the period averaged 57 degrees across the state which was 2 
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 65 in the West to 67 in 
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below 
normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures 
averaged from 49 degrees in the West to 50 degrees in the East. Departure from 
normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to near 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 2.29 inches statewide which was 1.71 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 3.45 inches, Central 
2.82 inches, Bluegrass 1.92 inches and East 1.26 inches, which was 2.89, 2.22, 
1.37 and 0.67 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals 
ranged from a low of 0.74 inches at Bristol to a high of 5.93 inches at 
Henderson. 
---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., October 5, 2009 27-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Dry, cool weather enabled farmers to make some much needed 
progress on their fieldwork this past week. There were 4.4 days suitable for 
fieldwork out of the possible 7 days. Topsoil moisture was rated as 1 percent 
short, 82 percent adequate, and 17 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 8 
percent short, 84 percent adequate, and 8 percent surplus. Rainfall totaled 0.47 
inches statewide which was 0.26 inches below normal. Temperatures for the week 
averaged 58 degrees which was 5 degrees below normal.

CORN:  Thirty-eight percent of the corn acreage was reported harvested, well 
behind last year’s 57 percent and the five year average of 69 percent. The corn 
condition reported was mostly good to excellent with 1 percent rated poor, 5 
percent fair, 51 percent good, and 43 percent excellent. Eighty-six percent of 
the corn acreage was considered mature, behind both the 96 percent for the 
previous year and the five year average of 97 percent.   

SOYBEANS:  As of Sunday, October 4, 10 percent of soybeans were harvested, 
compared to 16 percent last year and 20 percent for the five year average. 
Soybean condition was rated 1 percent poor, 8 percent fair, 52 percent good, and 
39 percent excellent. Seventy-four percent of soybeans were shedding leaves, 
compared to last year’s 79 percent and 81 percent for the five year average. 
About 45 percent of the soybean crop had matured, compared to last year’s 51 
percent and 58 percent for the five year average. Farmers reported 83 percent of 
the soybean crop was safe from frost damage.

TOBACCO:  Housed tobacco condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 3 percent 
poor, 26 percent fair, 54 percent good, and 16 percent excellent. Eighty-nine 
percent of burley tobacco had been cut, behind both the 99 percent cut last 
year, and 96 percent for the five year average. Eighty-one percent of the dark 
tobacco had been cut, compared to 96 percent last year and the five year average 
of 97 percent. One percent of tobacco had been stripped, 14 percent was ready 
for stripping and 85 percent was not ready for stripping. Farmers reported that 
houseburn and mold continued to be a concern.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:   Wheat seeding was underway with 5 percent of the crop 
seeded, compared to 6 percent last year and 10 percent for the five year 
average. Pasture condition was rated as 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 16 
percent fair, 58 percent good, and 22 percent excellent.  


Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period September 28 to October 4, 2009

Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:

After two weeks with wet, mild conditions, last week was both 
than normal which benefited field activities and harvest operations...mainly
in central and east locations.

Temperatures for the period averaged 58 degrees across the state which was 5 
degrees below normal and over 10 degrees cooler than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 69 in the West to 66 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees below normal in the West to 8 
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 49 degrees in 
the West to 49 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.47 inches statewide which was 0.26 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.59 inches, Central 
0.76 inches, Bluegrass 0.42 inches and East 0.09 inches, which was -0.15, +0.02, 
-0.27 and -0.63 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals 
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bristol to a high of 1.04 inches at Louisville. 
---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., September 28, 2009 26-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Widespread precipitation continued across the Commonwealth 
this past week. Heavy rains hampered field work. There were 2.2 days suitable 
for fieldwork out of the possible 7 days. Topsoil moisture was rated as 5 
percent short, 58 percent adequate, and 37 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 
rated 1 percent very short, 10 percent short, 73 percent adequate, and 16 
percent surplus.  Rainfall totaled 3.28 inches statewide which was 2.17 inches 
above normal.  Temperatures for the week averaged 72 degrees which was 6 degrees 
above normal.

CORN:  The corn harvest continued, but was slowed down by the heavy 
precipitation.    Eighteen percent of the corn acreage was reported harvested, 
well behind last year’s 36 percent and the five year average of 53 percent. 
Average moisture content of corn being harvested was at 22 percent. The corn 
condition reported was mostly good to excellent with 1 percent rated poor, 11 
percent fair, 43 percent good, and 45 percent excellent. Seventy-eight percent 
of the corn acreage was considered mature, behind both the 92 percent for the 
previous year and the five year average of 94 percent. 

SOYBEANS:  The soybean harvest began last week, but was off to a slow start due 
to weather conditions. Soybean condition was rated 1 percent poor, 9 percent 
fair, 53 percent good, and 37 percent excellent. Several reporters noted that 
prior concern over double crop yields have eased somewhat because of the recent 
rains. As of Sunday, September 27, 60 percent of soybeans were shedding leaves, 
compared to last year’s 61 percent and 66 percent for the five year average. 
About 25 percent of the soybean crop had matured, compared to last year’s 35 
percent and 41 percent for the five year average. Two percent of soybeans have 
been harvested, behind last year’s 6 percent and 10 percent for the five year 
average.

TOBACCO:  Housed tobacco condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 5 percent 
poor, 26 percent fair, 45 percent good, and 23 percent excellent. Seventy-nine 
percent of burley tobacco has been cut, behind both the 89 percent cut last 
year, and 89 percent for the five year average. Sixty-eight percent of the dark 
tobacco has been cut, compared to 83 percent last year and the five year average 
of 86 percent. Some farmers reported that high humidity and wet weather are 
taking a toll on housed tobacco.  Houseburn and scattered occurrences of mold 
were reported.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:   Some farmers reported that these late rains will help 
improve pasture condition, and are optimistic there will be plenty of hay and 
roughages for livestock. Pasture condition was rated as 2 percent very poor, 5 
percent poor, 21 percent fair, 52 percent good, and 20 percent excellent.  

Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period September 21 to 27, 2009

Above Normal Temperatures and Much Above Normal Rainfall:

Cloudy, wet conditions plagued the Bluegrass state last week interrupting 
harvest activity and making farmsteads a muddy mess. Frequent showers and 
isolated thunderstorms with heavy rainfall were a daily concern. Many locations 
in central and eastern Kentucky received rainfall every day during the period 
and 3 to 5 inch rainfall totals were common.

Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 6 
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 80 in the West to 77 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree above normal 
in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 66 degrees in the West to 65 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 3.28 inches statewide which was 2.17 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.23 inches, Central 
3.06 inches, Bluegrass 4.43 inches and East 3.48 inches, which was 1.04, 1.83, 
3.36 and 2.49 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals 
ranged from a low of 0.25 inches at Nolin Lake to a high of 4.77 inches at 
Buckhorn Lake. 
---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., September 21, 2009 25-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Kentucky experienced widespread precipitation on the 
southern border and warmer temperatures for the week. There were 5.4 days 
suitable for fieldwork out of the possible 7 days. Farm activities of cutting, 
curing and housing of tobacco, and cutting hay were wrapped around the week’s 
showers. Topsoil moisture was rated as 9 percent very short, 29 percent short, 
56 percent adequate, and 6 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 7 percent 
very short, 28 percent short, 60 percent adequate, and 5 percent surplus.

CORN:  The corn harvest has begun in earnest in the western third of the State. 
Optimism remains high based on early reported yields. The corn condition 
reported was mostly good to excellent with 1 percent rated poor, 10 percent 
fair, 44 percent good, and 45 percent excellent. Ninety-seven percent of the 
corn acreage was in the dent stage, just behind both the previous year’s 98 
percent and the five year average of 99 percent. Sixty-one percent of the corn 
acreage was considered mature, behind both the 83 percent for the previous year 
and the five year average of 88 percent. Twelve percent of the corn acreage was 
reported harvested compared to last year’s 21 percent and the five year average 
of 38 percent.

SOYBEANS:  Soybean condition was rated 1 percent poor, 16 percent fair, 48 
percent good, and 35 percent excellent. Several reporters noted that prior 
concern over double crop yields have eased somewhat because of the recent rains. 
As of Sunday, September 20, 41 percent of soybeans were shedding leaves, 
slightly ahead of last year’s 39 percent, but behind the 44 percent for the five 
year average.  

TOBACCO:  Tobacco condition is mostly good to excellent with 1 percent rated 
very poor, 4 percent poor, 14 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 28 percent 
excellent. Sixty-nine percent of burley tobacco has been cut, behind both the 79 
percent cut last year, and 81 percent for the five year average. Sixty-four 
percent of the dark tobacco has been cut, compared to 73 percent last year and 
the five year average of 75 percent. Sixteen percent of housed tobacco showing 
houseburn was rated as 9 percent light, 6 percent moderate and 1 percent heavy.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:   The hay harvest was curtailed the past week due to 
the change in the weather. Several reporters indicate there was enough hay from 
previous cuttings to make it through the winter. Hay remains in mostly good to 
excellent condition with 1 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 22 percent fair, 
50 percent good, and 19 percent excellent. Pasture condition was rated as 2 
percent very poor, 7 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 47 percent good, and 18 
percent excellent.  


Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period September 14 to 20, 2009

Above Normal Temperatures and Slightly Above Normal Rainfall:

A stalled low pressure system parked over Louisiana and provided scattered 
showers and thunderstorms for most of the workweek along the Kentucky/Tennessee 
border, but little rainfall for the remainder of the Bluegrass state, until 
Sunday when the low moved to the northeast and heavy rainfall occurred for many 
sections in the state. This was the first week with above normal temperatures
and rainfall in the past month.

Temperatures for the period averaged 71 degrees across the state which was 3 
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 81 in the West to 79 in 
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the 
West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 
degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.96 inches statewide which was 0.09 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.36 inches, Central 
1.28 inches, Bluegrass 0.68 inches and East 0.63 inches, which was +0.47, +0.17, 
-0.23 and -0.18 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals 
ranged from a low of 0.12 inches at Henderson to a high of 2.24 inches at 
London. 
---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., September 14, 2009 24-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Kentucky experienced a warmer but drier week in which there 
were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork out of the possible 7 days. Farm activities 
last week included cutting, curing and housing of tobacco, and cutting hay. In 
the western part of the State the corn harvest has begun. Topsoil moisture was 
rated as 5 percent very short, 32 percent short, 62 percent adequate, and 1 
percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 4 percent very short, 25 percent 
short, 67 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus.

CORN:  The primary concern for corn appears to be ear moisture content in the 
earliest planted fields. Optimism remains high about yields. The corn condition 
reported was mostly good to excellent with 1 percent rated poor, 11 percent 
fair, 45 percent good, and 43 percent excellent. Ninety-two percent of the corn 
acreage was in the dent stage, the same as reported for the previous year and 
behind the five year average of 96 percent. Forty-four percent of the corn 
acreage was considered mature, behind both the 72 percent for the previous year 
and the five year average of 79 percent. Six percent of the corn acreage was 
reported harvested compared to last year’s 11 percent and the five year average 
of 25 percent

SOYBEANS:  Soybean condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 22 
percent fair, 40 percent good, and 34 percent excellent. Several reporters noted 
that rain would be beneficial for double crop yield prospects. As of Sunday, 
September 13, 18 percent of soybeans were shedding leaves, slightly ahead of 
last year’s 15 percent, but behind the 23 percent for the five year average.  

TOBACCO:  Tobacco condition is mostly good to excellent with 1 percent rated 
very poor, 5 percent poor, 13 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 32 percent 
excellent. Sixty-five percent of burley tobacco has been cut, behind both the 71 
percent cut last year, and 73 percent for the five year average. Fifty-five 
percent of the dark tobacco has been cut, compared to 68 percent last year and 
the five year average of 66 percent.  

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Hay harvest conditions have been excellent the last 
week due to the hot and generally dry weather. Hay remains in mostly good to 
excellent condition with 1 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 22 percent fair, 
54 percent good, and 18 percent excellent. Pasture condition was rated as 2 
percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 50 percent good, and 17 
percent excellent.  

Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period September 7 to 13, 2009

Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:

Drier conditions dominated most of the Bluegrass state last week after a wet 
start to the workweek. Seasonal temperatures lasted most of the week but
increased slightly toward the end of the workweek. Cooler temperatures
returned on Sunday. This was the third week in a row with below normal
rainfall.

Temperatures for the period averaged 71 degrees across the state which was near 
normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged 
from 83 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures 
ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the 
East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 59 degrees in the 
East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal 
in the West to near normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.60 inches statewide which was 0.20 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.31 inches, Central 
0.30 inches, Bluegrass 0.67 inches and East 1.12 inches, which was -0.51, -0.55, 
-0.10 and +0.34 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals 
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Henderson to a high of 2.15 inches at Grayson. 

---

Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., September 8, 2009 23-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Kentucky experienced a pleasant, unusually cool but mostly 
rain free period last week in which there were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork 
out of the possible 7 days.   Farm activities last week included cutting and 
housing of tobacco, cutting hay, and preparing combines, trucks and grain bins 
for corn harvest.  Topsoil moisture was rated as 5 percent very short, 32 
percent short, 62 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 
rated 4 percent very short, 25 percent short, 67 percent adequate, and 4 percent 
surplus. 

CORN:  Despite several reports of pest and disease problems, most reporters feel 
generally confident about the corn crop and rated corn condition as mostly good 
to excellent with 1 percent rated pr, 41 percent good, and 48 
percent excellent. Ninety-five percent was in the dough stage or beyond, behind 
both last year’s 98 percent and the five year average of 100 percent. Eighty-two 
percent of the corn acreage was in the dent stage, compared to 84 percent for 
the previous year and the five year average of 91 percent. Thirty percent of the 
corn acreage was considered mature, behind the 56 percent for the previous year 
and the five year average of 66 percent.

SOYBEANS:  Soybean condition was rated  1 percent poor, 18 percent fair, 41 
percent good, and 40 percent excellent. Although the crop is rated mostly good 
to excellent, producers seem to be reserving judgment about this year’s double-
crop beans. There were reports of double crop beans being under stress due to 
lack of rain in some locations. As of Sunday, September 6, 95 percent of the 
soybeans were setting pods, ahead of both the five year average of 94 percent 
and  last year’s 91 percent.  Eight percent of soybeans were shedding leaves, 
slightly ahead of last year’s 6 percent, but behind the 11 percent for the five 
year average.  

TOBACCO:  Tobacco condition is mostly good to excellent with 1 percent rated 
very poor, 6 percent poor, 17 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 27 percent 
excellent. Fifty percent of burley tobacco has been cut, behind both the 55 
percent cut last year, and 59 percent for the five year average.  Forty-six 
percent of the dark tobacco has been cut, compared to 59 percent last year and 
the five year average of 53 percent. Twenty percent of our respondents reported 
evidence of houseburn.  

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Hay harvest conditions have been excellent the last 
week due to the generally clear weather.  Hay remains in mostly good to 
excellent condition with 1 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 20 percent fair, 
52 percent good, and 21 percent excellent. Pasture condition was rated as 2 
percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 22 percent fair, 50 percent good, and  20 
percent excellent.  

Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period August 31 to September 6, 2009

Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:

Another cool week for the Bluegrass state as dry conditions dominated the 
eastern half of the state...with more rainfall in the west and below normal 
rainfall overall. Cooler temperatures started off the workweek with a slight 
warming trend through Friday and a return to slightly cooler temperaturen during 
the weekend.

Temperatures for the period averaged 69 degrees across the state which was 2 
degrees below normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 80 in the West to 79 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 2 
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 58 degrees in 
the West to 57 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.65 inches statewide which was 0.16 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.42 inches, Central 
0.81 inches, Bluegrass 0.19 inches and East 0.18 inches, which was +0.61, -0.04, 
-0.60 and -0.61 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals 
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 2.60 inches at 
Evansville. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., August 31, 2009 22-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Kentucky experienced a beautiful, mostly rain free period 
last week in which there were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork out of the 
possible 7 days.   Farm activities last week included tobacco topping, cutting 
and housing, harvesting hay, preparing combines, trucks and grain bins for corn 
harvest.  Topsoil moisture was rated as 2 percent very short, 23 percent short, 
73 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 1 percent 
very short, 20 percent short, 76 percent adequate, and 3 percent surplus. 

CORN:  Reporters feel generally confident about the corn crop and rated corn 
condition as mostly good to excellent with 2 percent rated poor, 10 percent 
fair, 46 percent good, and 42 percent excellent. Eighty-four percent was in the 
dough stage or beyond, behind both last year’s 91 percent and the five year 
average of 98 percent. Sixty-eight percent of the corn acreage was in the dent 
stage, compared to 75 percent for the previous year and the five year average of 
86 percent. Nineteen percent of the corn acreage was considered mature, behind 
the 27 percent for the previous year and the five year average of 51 percent.

SOYBEANS:  Soybean condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 14 
percent fair, 44 percent good, and 38 percent excellent. Although the crop is 
rated mostly good to excellent, producers seem to be reserving judgment about 
this year’s crop, waiting to see how pod fill develops and how much rain the 
double-crop beans receive. As of Sunday, August 30, 87 percent of the soybeans 
were setting pods, tied with the five year average of 87 percent and slightly 
ahead of last year’s 86 percent.  Three percent of soybeans were shedding 
leaves, the same as last year, but behind the 6 percent for the five year 
average.  

TOBACCO:  Tobacco condition is mostly good to excellent with 1 percent rated 
very poor, 2 percent poor, 10 percent fair, 51 percent good, and 36 percent 
excellent.  As of Sunday, August 30, 88 percent of the burley had been topped, 
compared to last year’s 90 percent, and the average of 95 percent. Thirty-nine 
percent of burley tobacco has been cut, behind both the 43 percent cut last 
year, and 47 percent for the five year average.  Thirty-eight percent of the 
dark tobacco has been cut, compared to 45 percent last year and the average of 
42 percent.  

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Hay harvest picked up again last week due to the 
generally clear weather.  Hay remains in mostly good to excellent condition with 
2 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 15 percent fair, 56 percent good, and 24 
percent excellent. Pasture condition was rated as 2 percent very poor, 4 percent 
poor, 17 percent fair, 57 percent good, and  20 percent excellent.  

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period August 24 to 30, 2009

Below normal temperatures and rainfall...

Last week was a mild and dry week in the Bluegrass State. Conditions seem to 
have dried out some as the state received below normal rainfall for the 2nd time 
in 3 weeks. Below normal temperatures continued to be the rule as they have for 
the majority of the summer as below normal values were reported throughout the 
Commonwealth for the 7th week of the past 9.

Temperatures for the period averaged 73 degrees across the state which was 2 
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 83 in the West to 81 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal 
in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 61 degrees in the West to 61 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree above 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.20 inches statewide which was 
0.64 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.27 
inches, Central 0.13 inches, Bluegrass 0.21 inches and East 0.19 inches, which 
was respectively 0.52, 0.78, 0.70 and 0.60 inches below normal. By station, 
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Glasgow to a high of 
0.50 inches at Berea.

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., August 24, 2009 21-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  After only a one week break, rain was back again, bringing 
another week of above normal precipitation. However, days suitable for fieldwork 
remained unchanged from the week before averaging 5.2 days out of a possible 7 
days.   Farm activities last week included topping, cutting or preparing to cut 
tobacco, harvesting hay and preparing equipment for corn harvest. Topsoil 
moisture was rated as 1 percent very short, 10 percent short, 82 percent 
adequate, and 7 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 1 percent very 
short, 9 percent short, 82 percent adequate, and 8 percent surplus. 

TOBACCO:  Tobacco condition is mostly good to excellent with 1 percent rated 
very poor, 5 percent poor, 14 percent fair, 52 percent good, and 28 percent 
excellent. Blue mold and black shank continues to be reported as being present 
in some fields.  As of Sunday, August 23, 81 percent of the burley had been 
topped, ahead of last year’s 76 percent, but just behind the average of 82 
percent. Twenty percent of burley tobacco has been cut, behind both the 26 
percent cut last year, and 33 percent for the five year average. Ninety-four 
percent of the dark tobacco was topped, compared to 87 percent last year and the 
average of 91 percent. Twelve percent of the dark tobacco has been cut, compared 
to 28 percent last year and the average of 29 percent.  

CORN:  Producers rated corn condition as mostly good to excellent with 2 percent 
rated poor, 9 percent fair, 47 percent good, and 42 percent excellent. Seventy-
four percent was in the dough stage or beyond, behind last year’s 81 percent and 
the five year average of 91 percent. Just over half of the corn acreage was in 
the dent stage at 51 percent, compared to 52 percent for the previous year and 
the five year average of 69 percent. Just 5 percent of the corn acreage was 
considered mature, compared to 11 percent for the previous year and well behind 
the five year average of 29 percent.

SOYBEANS:  Soybean condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 2 percent poor, 14 
percent fair, 46 percent good, and 37 percent excellent. As of Sunday, August 
23, 94 percent of soybeans were blooming, slightly ahead of the 92 percent for 
last year and tied with the five year average. Seventy-nine percent of the 
soybeans were setting pods, ahead of both last year’s 73 percent and the five 
year average of 78 percent.  

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Hay harvest continued last week between rains.  Hay 
remains in mostly good to excellent condition with 1 percent very poor, 4 
percent poor, 13 percent fair, 57 percent good, and 25 percent excellent. 
Pasture condition was also rated mostly good to excellent with 1 percent very 
poor, 4 percent poor, 12 percent fair, 56 percent good, and 27 percent 
excellent.  

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period August 17 to 23, 2009

Above normal temperatures and rainfall...

A slow-moving weather system moved through the Ohio Valley during the middle of 
last week and provided the Commonwealth with above normal rainfall for the 5th 
time in 6 weeks. Above normal temperatures also continued for the 2nd straight 
week despite high temperatures in the 70s over the weekend.

Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 1 
degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 83 in the West to 81 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal 
in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 65 degrees in the West to 67 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 5 degrees below 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.00 inch statewide which was 0.30 inches above 
normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.00 inches, Central 0.68 
inches, Bluegrass 0.94 inches and East 1.26 inches, which was respectively 0.45, 
0.02, 0.26 and 0.40 inches above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged 
from a low of 0.05 inches at Covington to a high of 2.28 inches at Lexington.

--- 
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., August 17, 2009 20-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Finally, we were back to a more traditional summerlike 
weather pattern last week with the return of heat and humidity.  Drier 
conditions allowed Kentucky farmers to spend a couple of more days in the field 
last week with 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork.  Farm activities last week 
included topping, cutting or preparing to cut tobacco, spraying, harvesting hay 
and other general farm work. Topsoil moisture was rated as 5 percent short, 77 
percent adequate, and 18 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 6 percent 
short, 78 percent adequate, and 16 percent surplus. 

TOBACCO:  Tobacco condition is mostly good to excellent with 1 percent rated 
very poor, 3 percent poor, 12 percent fair, 55 percent good, and 29 percent 
excellent.  Blue mold and black shank was reported, but was not a serious 
concern.  As of Sunday, August 16, 66 percent of the burley had been topped, 
ahead of last year’s 61 percent, but just behind 68 percent for the five year 
average. Harvest has begun in early planted fields with 12 percent of burley 
tobacco cut, compared to 10 percent cut last year and 17 percent for the 
average. Ninety-seven percent of the dark tobacco was blooming, compared to 90 
percent last year and the average of 82 percent. Eighty-one percent of the dark 
tobacco has been topped, compared to 75 percent last year and the average of 81 
percent.  

CORN:  Producers generally feel optimistic about the crop at this time and are 
expecting very good yields. Corn condition was rated 1 percent poor, 9 percent 
fair, 48 percent good, and 42 percent excellent. Most corn has moved through the 
silking phase with 98 percent of the corn silked or was silking as of Sunday, 
August 16, which was slightly behind both last year and the average of 100 
percent. Eighty percent of the corn was in the milk stage or beyond, compared to 
92 percent a year ago and the five year average of 93 percent. Just over half of 
the crop was in the dough stage or beyond at 53 percent, behind last year’s 69 
percent and the five year average of 75 percent. About a third of the corn 
acreage was in the dent stage at 30 percent, compared to 38 percent for the 
previous year and the five year average of 50 percent. 

SOYBEANS:  Soybean condition was rated 3 percent poor, 14 percent fair, 42 
percent good, and 41 percent excellent. As of Sunday, August 16, 85 percent of 
soybeans were blooming, compared to 84 percent for both last year and the five 
year average. Sixty-three percent of the soybeans were setting pods, slightly 
ahead of last year’s 61 percent, but just behind the five year average of 65 
percent.  

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Drier weather was favorable for hay harvest last week. 
Hay remains in mostly good to excellent condition with 2 percent very poor, 2 
percent poor, 17 percent fair, 56 percent good, and 23 percent excellent. 
Pasture condition was also rated mostly good to excellent with 1 percent very 
poor, 3 percent poor, 15 percent fair and 55 percent good and 26 percent 
excellent.

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period August 10 to 16, 2009

Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall... 

Summer conditions returned to the Commonwealth as above normal temperatures were 
reported for the 1st time in 7 weeks. The majority of the Bluegrass State also 
experienced a relaively dry week as below normal rainfall fell for the 1st time 
in 5 weeks; however, southeastern portions of the state continued to receive 
ample rainfall. 

Temperatures for the period averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 2 
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 86 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal 
in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 67 degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 3 degrees above 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.58 inches statewide which was 0.23 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.23 inches, Central 
0.19 inches, Bluegrass 0.59 inches and East 1.12 inches, which was respectively 
0.48 inches below normal, 0.57 inches below normal, 0.21 inches below normal and 
0.19 inches above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 
0.00 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 1.11 inches at Williamstown.

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., August 10, 2009 19-10

Agricultural News:  Rain has become too much of a good thing for some areas in 
Kentucky. Most crops are in good condition, but the cool wet weather may have 
hindered growth in some fields.  Topsoil moisture was rated as 4 percent short, 
68 percent adequate, and 28 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated as 6 
percent short, 74 percent adequate, and 20 percent surplus. There were 3.8 days 
out of 7 that were suitable for fieldwork, which consisted of spraying crops, 
harvesting hay, topping and cutting early tobacco, and preparing for harvest. 

Tobacco:  Too much rain has flooded a few fields, especially in the northern 
part of the State.  Most of the crop is still in good condition in spite of some 
reports of blue mold, black shank, scalding, and other weather-induced problems. 
The tobacco crop condition as of Sunday, August 9 was rated as 2 percent very 
poor, 4 percent poor, 16 percent fair, 55 percent good and 23 percent excellent. 
Seventy percent of the burley has bloomed. Last year it was 58 percent, with a 
five year average of 72 percent.  Half of the crop was topped, compared to 42 
percent in 2008 and 52 percent for the average.  Dark tobacco that had bloomed 
was 88 percent, same as last year and ahead of the five year average of 74 
percent. Sixty-nine percent was topped, compared to 72 percent a year ago and 76 
percent for the average.  

Corn:  Twenty percent of the corn crop has dented, compared to 16 percent in 
2008 and the average of 34 percent. Percent of the crop that has reached the 
dough stage was 38 percent.  Last year it was 47 percent with an average of 59 
percent.  Sixty-nine percent of the corn had reached the milk stage, compared to 
74 percent a year ago and 83 percent for the average.  Ninety-six percent of the 
corn had silked, same as last year and close to the average of 98 percent. 
Condition of the corn crop was rated 1 percent poor, 9 percent fair, 48 percent 
good, and 42 percent excellent.

Soybeans:  Crop condition was rated 2 percent poor, 14 percent fair, 44 percent 
good, and 40 percent excellent. Seventy-eight percent of the crop has bloomed, 
same as the average, and close to the 76 percent that bloomed this time last 
year. Soybeans setting pods was at 48 percent, in between the 39 percent that 
set pods a year ago and the 54 percent for the average.	

Other Crops And Pasture:  The rain has kept the pastures green this week, but 
some hayfields may be too muddy to cut.  Pasture conditions were rated as 1 
percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 17 percent fair, 59 percent good, and 20 
percent excellent. Hay condition was reported as 2 percent very poor, 4 percent 
poor, 17 percent fair, 58 percent good, and 19 percent excellent.

Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period August 3 to 9, 2009

Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:

Summer-like weather conditions gripped the entire Bluegrass state on the weekend 
which provided the first day this summer that many central and eastern locations 
experienced high temperatures of 90 degrees or greater. But the workweek, 
however,  continued the cool conditions of the past 6 weeks. Showers and 
thunderstorms on the 4th caused historic flooding in central Kentucky, 
especially in the Louisville area where over 4 inches of rainfall occurred in a 
few hours. This was the 4th week straight with above normal rainfall.

Temperatures for the period averaged 74 degrees across the state which was 2 
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 82 in 
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below 
normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures 
averaged from 65 degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from 
normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 2 
degrees below normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.22 inches statewide which was 0.38 inches 
above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.86 inches, 
Central 1.27 inches, Bluegrass 1.34 inches and East 1.42 inches, which was 0.07, 
0.42, 0.48 and 0.54 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation 
totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Evansville to a high of 4.53 inches 
at Louisville. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., August 3, 2009 18-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  July ended with rain throughout the State and with below 
average temperatures. Most fieldwork for the week consisted of spraying crops, 
harvesting hay, topping tobacco, and preparing for future harvest. Rain has been 
beneficial for most farmers, except for those with fields in low-lying areas. 
Topsoil moisture was rated as 1 percent short, 73 percent adequate, and 26 
percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated as 6 percent short, 75 percent 
adequate, and 19 percent surplus. There were 3.2 days out of 7 that were 
suitable for fieldwork. 

TOBACCO:  As of Sunday August 2, the condition of the tobacco crop was rated as 
2 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 17 percent fair, 51 percent good and 26 
percent excellent. Some fields may be affected by surplus rain, but most of the 
tobacco has progressed well. Three-quarters of the dark tobacco has reached the 
blooming stage, same as last year and faster than the five year average of 61 
percent. Fifty-three percent was topped, compared to 52 percent a year ago and 
67 percent for the average. Burley is ahead of last year with 58 percent 
blooming or better. It was 44 percent in 2008 with an average of 56 percent. 
Thirty-seven percent of the burley has been topped. One-third was the average, 
but last year only one-fifth had been topped.  

CORN:  Reports have been very positive about the corn crop. Conditions were 
rated 2 percent poor, 9 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 40 percent excellent. 
Eighty-seven percent of the corn had silked, which was behind last year’s 89 
percent and 94 for the average. Fifty-one percent of the corn had reached the 
milk stage, compared to 55 percent a year ago and 67 percent for the average. 
Twenty-six percent had reached the dough stage. In 2008 it was 29 percent with 
an average of 41 percent. One-tenth of the corn has reached the dent stage, 
which was in between the 6 percent last year and the average of 18 percent. 

SOYBEANS:  Single and double-cropped soybeans have progressed well for the most 
part. Soybean condition was rated 1 percent poor, 15 percent fair, 48 percent 
good, and 36 percent excellent. Sixty-four percent of the crop has bloomed, 
compared to 62 percent last year and 69 percent for the average. Thirty percent 
of the soybeans have set pods, ahead of the 22 percent a year ago, and the five 
year average of 42 percent.	

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  The wet July was great for pastures and hay 
production, but brought less than ideal conditions for cutting and storing the 
hay.  Pasture conditions were rated as 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 16 
percent fair, 56 percent good, and 24 percent excellent. Hay condition was 
reported as 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 15 percent fair, 59 percent 
good, and 22 percent excellent.




Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period July 27 to August 2, 2009

Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:

Heavy rain occurred across the Bluegrass state last week which continued the 
wet, cool weather pattern of the past several weeks. Tuesday and Sunday were the 
drier days of last week. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches were common with 
localized totals of 4 to 6 inches received, especially in northern counties and 
along the Ohio River.

Temperatures for the period averaged 74 degrees across the state which was 2 
degrees below normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 82 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 4 
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in 
the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 1 degree below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 2.14 inches statewide which was 1.15 inches 
above normal. rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.47 inches, Central 
2.36 inches, Bluegrass 2.55 inches and East 2.18 inches, which was 0.58, 1.33, 
1.54 and 1.12 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals 
ranged from a low of 0.35 inches at Nashville to a high of 3.67 inches at 
Williamstown. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., July 27, 2009 17-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Farmers continue to enjoy frequent showers that have 
created a very unusual July across Kentucky. Most of the crops are in very good 
condition. Milder weather prevailed again with below normal temperatures 
reported for the last 4 weeks. Topsoil moisture was rated as 4 percent short, 80 
percent adequate, and 16 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated as 13 
percent short, 80 percent adequate, and 7 percent surplus. There were 4.4 days 
out of 7 that were suitable for fieldwork, which mostly consisted of topping and 
spraying tobacco.  

CORN:  Rain has been very good for ear development, though the crop progression 
is still behind last year and the five year average. Seventy-one percent of the 
corn had silked as of July 26, compared with 80 percent in 2008 and 89 percent 
for the average. Thirty percent of the corn had reached the milk stage, compared 
with 41 percent a year ago and 54 percent for the average. Only 9 percent of the 
crop has reached the dough stage. The average is a quarter of the crop, though 
last year it was 17 percent. The corn condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 2 
percent poor, 10 percent fair, 46 percent good, and 41 percent excellent. 

SOYBEANS:  Half of the crop has bloomed, compared to 45 percent last year and 59 
percent for the average. Sixteen percent of the soybeans have set pods, ahead of 
the 9 percent a year ago, and the five year average of 31 percent. Soybean 
condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 2 percent poor, 11 percent fair, 43 
percent good, and 43 percent excellent. All the pleasant weather this year has 
made farmers cautiously optimistic about the soybeans. There have been some 
concerns that the crop might get too wet and rust might be an issue later. 
	
TOBACCO:  Though topping tobacco was a priority for the week, only 21 percent of 
the burley and 36 percent of the dark tobacco has been topped. In 2008 it was 14 
and 41 percent, with an average of 20 and 45 percent, respectively. Condition of 
the tobacco crop was reported as 1 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 18 percent 
fair, 49 percent good and 27 percent excellent as of Sunday July 26. Thirty-
eight percent of the burley and sixty percent of the dark tobacco was blooming 
or beyond. Except for a few minor quality issues, all tobacco crops are doing 
very well.  

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Abundant rain and lower temperatures have encouraged 
hay and pasture growth with little stress. Hay condition was reported as 1 
percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 17 percent fair, 58 percent good, and 21 
percent excellent. Pasture conditions are rated as 1 percent very poor, 3 
percent poor, 20 percent fair, 57 percent good, and 19 percent excellent. 

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period July 20 to 26, 2009

A wet pattern returned to the Commonwealth as the state received the most 
rainfall in a weekly period since the beginning of May. Last week was also the 
2nd straight week of above normal rainfall. Cool temperatures continued to be 
the rule as below normal temperatures were reported for the 4th straight week. 
With the current trend of below normal temperatures, the Bluegrass State is 
experiencing one of the coolest Julys in the past 100 years.

Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 7 
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 81 in the West to 80 in 
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees below 
normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures 
averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 61 degrees in the East. Departure from 
normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 4 
degrees below normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.95 inches statewide which was 0.98 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.11 inches, Central 
1.93 inches, Bluegrass 1.99 inches and East 1.80 inches, which was respectively 
1.16, 0.99, 1.00 and 0.83 inches above normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.63 inches at Grayson to a high of 3.28 inches at Paducah.

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., July 20, 2009 16-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  The Commonwealth received above normal rainfall for the 
first time in 3 weeks; however, not all of the State experienced high weekly 
rainfall totals. The cool trend for summer continued as below normal temperature 
values were reported for the third straight week. The main fieldwork this past 
week consisted of tobacco topping and soybean spraying. Topsoil moisture was 
rated as 1 percent very short, 12 percent short, 80 percent adequate, and 7 
percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated as 2 percent very short, 11 percent 
short, 80 percent adequate, and 7 percent surplus. There were 5.2 days, out of a 
possible 7, suitable for fieldwork.  

CORN:  The corn continues to look good. As of July 19, fifty-six percent of the 
corn was silking compared to the 65 percent last year and 80 percent for the 
five year average. Corn milking was reported at 9 percent, compared to last 
year’s 23 percent and the five year average of 39 percent. The corn condition 
was rated 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 17 percent fair, 53 percent good, 
and 25 percent excellent. 

SOYBEANS:  Farmers report soybeans continue to look good and are optimistic 
about the crop prospects if they continue to receive timely rain. Soybean 
blooming was reported at 35 percent, compared to last year’s 27 percent and the 
five year average of 47 percent. Soybean condition was rated 3 percent poor, 17 
percent fair, 53 percent good, and 27 percent excellent.

TOBACCO:  As of Sunday July 19, the tobacco crop condition was reported as 1 
percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 21 percent fair, 53 percent good and 22 
percent excellent. Twenty-four percent of the burley tobacco was blooming or 
beyond, and 10 percent has been topped.  Thirty-one percent of the dark tobacco 
was blooming or beyond, and 19 percent has been topped. Farmers are still 
reporting worms on tobacco and some are reporting black shank in their tobacco 
fields.  

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Hay harvesting is continuing to hold with the cooler 
than normal temperatures. Hay condition was reported as 3 percent poor, 17 
percent fair, 61 percent good, and 19 percent excellent. Pasture conditions are 
rated as 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 22 percent fair, 56 percent good, 
and 18 percent excellent. 


Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period July 13 to 19, 2009 

The Commonwealth received above normal rainfall for the 1st time in 3 weeks, 
however, not all of the state experienced high weekly rainfall totals. Southern 
and western portions of the state received abundant rainfall, while showers in 
the north and east were few and far between. The cool trend for Summer continued 
as below normal temperature values were reported for the 3rd straight week.

Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 5 
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 82 in the West to 79 in 
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees below 
normal in the West to 7 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures 
averaged from 65 degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from 
normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 3 
degrees below normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.06 inches statewide which was 0.15 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.46 inches, Central 
1.63 inches, Bluegrass 0.57 inches and East 0.68 inches, which was respectively 
0.74 inches above normal, 0.56 inches above normal, 0.43 inches below normal and 
0.21 inches below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 
inches at Nolin Lake to a high of 2.82 inches at Bowling Green. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., July 13, 2009 15-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Temperatures continued to be mild as below normal values 
were reported for the second straight week. The main fieldwork this past week 
consisted of hay cutting, crop spraying, and harvesting alfalfa. Topsoil 
moisture was rated as 2 percent very short, 14 percent short, 75 percent 
adequate, and 9 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated as 1 percent very 
short, 12 percent short, 76 percent adequate, and 11 percent surplus. There were 
5.7 days, out of a possible 7, suitable for fieldwork.  

CORN:  The corn continues to look good. As of July 12, thirty-seven percent of 
the corn was silking compared to the 40 percent last year and 68 percent for the 
five year average. The corn condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 3 percent 
poor, 19 percent fair, 58 percent good, and 19 percent excellent. 

SOYBEANS:  The majority of the single and double crop soybeans look good. 
Soybeans blooming was reported at 18 percent, compared to last year’s 14 percent 
and the five year average of 32 percent. Soybean condition was rated 1 percent 
very poor, 2 percent poor, 18 percent fair, 57 percent good, and 22 percent 
excellent.

TOBACCO:  Most tobacco is looking good; however, some farmers are reporting 
worms on tobacco.  As of Sunday July 12, the tobacco crop condition was reported 
as 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 23 percent fair, 51 percent good and 22 
percent excellent. Twenty-five percent of set tobacco was under 12 inches high, 
40 percent between 12 and 24 inches, and 35 percent was over 24 inches high. 

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  As of July 12, 97 percent of the wheat had been 
harvested, ahead of last year’s 91 percent, and the five year average of 93 
percent. Hay harvesting is well under way. Cooler weather continues to aid in 
pastures holding up well. Pasture conditions are rated as 1 percent very poor, 4 
percent poor, 25 percent fair, 51 percent good, and 19 percent excellent. 

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period July 6 to 12, 2009

Below normal temperatures and rainfall...

High pressure built in over the Commonwealth during the work week keeping the 
state relatively dry until the weekend. A frontal boundary did move through the 
region Saturday and Sunday and caused scattered showers and thunderstorms; 
however, not much rainfall was received in much of the state, and this led to 
below normal rainfall for the 2nd straight week. Temperatures also continued to 
be mild as below normal values were reported for the 2nd straight week as well.

Temperatures for the period averaged 74 degrees across the state which was 3 
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 83 in 
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below 
normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures 
averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from 
normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 2 
degrees below normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.35 inches statewide which was 0.71 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.62 inches, Central 
0.22 inches, Bluegrass 0.29 inches and East 0.26 inches, which was 0.31, 0.88, 
0.77 and 0.87 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Campbellsville to a high of 1.24 inches at 
Paducah. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., July 6, 2009 14-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Temperatures throughout the State were below normal for 
the first time in 3 weeks and below normal rainfall was reported for the first 
time in 6 weeks. The main fieldwork this past week consisted of harvesting wheat 
and hay, planting soybeans, and setting tobacco. Topsoil moisture was rated as 2 
percent very short, 18 percent short, 75 percent adequate, and 5 percent 
surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated as 13 percent short, 78 percent adequate, 
and 9 percent surplus. There were 5.6 days, out of a possible 7, suitable for 
fieldwork.  

CORN:  The corn continues to look good. As of July 5, twenty-four percent of the 
corn was silking compared to the 15 percent last year and 50 percent for the 
five year average. The emerged corn condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 4 
percent poor, 21 percent fair, 55 percent good, and 19 percent excellent. 

SOYBEANS:  The majority of the soybean crop looks good. Eighty-two percent of 
double cropped soybeans were planted compared to 88 percent last year. Soybeans 
emerged was reported at 92 percent, compared with last year’s 93 percent, and 
the five year average of 96 percent. Soybeans blooming was reported at 6 
percent, compared to last year’s 7 percent and the five year average of 21 
percent. Soybean condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 17 
percent fair, 53 percent good, and 26 percent excellent.

TOBACCO:  Some reporters stated that the tobacco crop looks yellow and uneven. 
As of Sunday July 5, the tobacco crop condition was reported as 1 percent very 
poor, 7 percent poor, 24 percent fair, 51 percent good and 17 percent excellent. 
Forty percent of set tobacco was under 12 inches high, 39 percent between 12 and 
24 inches, and 21 percent was over 24 inches high. 

SMALL GRAINS:  As of July 5, 92 percent of the wheat had been harvested, 
slightly ahead of last year’s 91 percent, but slightly behind the five year 
average of 93 percent. Farmers are continuing to report disease, low test 
weights and yields as their main concerns for the wheat crop.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Hay harvesting is well under way. Cooler weather aided 
in pastures holding up well. Pasture conditions are rated as 1 percent very 
poor, 3 percent poor, 28 percent fair, 50 percent good, and 18 percent 
excellent. 

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period June 29 to July 5, 2009

Below normal temperatures and rainfall...

Recent trends of above normal temperatures and rainfall came to an end last 
week. Temperatures throughout the Commonwealth were below normal for the first 
time in 3 weeks, and below normal rainfall was reported for the first time in 6 
weeks.

Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 5 
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 84 in the West to 76 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal 
in the West to 9 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 63 degrees in the West to 60 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.74 inches statewide which was 0.46 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.22 inches, Central 
0.74 inches, Bluegrass 0.63 inches and East 0.46 inches, which was 0.06, 0.42, 
0.51 and 0.75 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall 
totals ranged from a low of 0.13 inches at Dix Dam to a high of 2.39 inches at 
Nashville. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., June 29, 2009 13-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  The main weather topic of discussion this week was the 
high temperatures throughout the State that even produced heat advisories for a 
couple of days.  The State did receive rain towards the end of the week.  The 
main fieldwork this past week consisted of harvesting wheat, planting soybeans, 
and setting tobacco.    Topsoil moisture was rated as 1 percent very short, 9 
percent short, 77 percent adequate, and 13 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 
rated as 1 percent very short,  8 percent short, 76 percent adequate, and 15 
percent surplus. There were 5.0 days, out of a possible 7, suitable for 
fieldwork.  

CORN:  The corn is looking good, and with the heat and rains received last week 
it  matured quickly. The early planted corn is beginning to tassel. As of June 
28, 11 percent of the corn was tasseling, compared to the 9 percent last year, 
and 28 percent for the five year average. Three percent of the corn was silking 
compared to the 6 percent last year and 25 percent for the five year average. 
The emerged corn condition was rated 3 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 53 percent 
good, and 18 percent excellent. 

SOYBEANS:  Soybean planting made excellent progress and was 92 percent complete, 
compared to last year’s 90 percent, and the five year average of 95 percent. 
Soybeans emerged was reported at 82 percent, compared with last year’s 83 
percent,  and the five year average of 89 percent. The emerged soybean height 
was 7 inches high, last year the soybean height was 8 inches. Soybeans blooming 
was reported at 3 percent, compared with the five year average of 9 percent. 
Soybean condition remained stable with 1 percent rated as poor, 24 percent fair, 
54 percent good, and 21 percent excellent.

TOBACCO:  Late tobacco is still being set in fields that were previously too wet 
to get into. The tobacco generally looks good with no reports of disease or 
insects.  As of Sunday June 28, farmers reported the tobacco crop condition as 2 
percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 28 percent fair, 49 percent good and 18 
percent excellent. Fifty-two percent of set tobacco was under 12 inches high, 35 
percent between 12 and 24 inches, and 13 percent was over 24 inches high. 

SMALL GRAINS:  As of June 28, Seventy-two percent of the wheat had been 
harvested, equal to last year, but slightly behind the five year average of 74 
percent. Farmers are reporting that head scab, low test weights and yields are 
the main concerns for the wheat crop.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Hay production throughout the state is behind, and is 
being cut when the fields are dry enough for farmers to get in them. Pasture 
conditions  are rated as 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 24 percent fair, 
54 percent good, and 17 percent excellent. 

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period June 22 to 28, 2009

Above normal temperatures and rainfall...

Above normal temperatures were the rule last week, especially in western 
portions of the Commonwealth where heat advisories were in effect multiple days. 
Showers and thunderstorms rolled through the Bluegrass State towards the end of 
the week which resulted in the state receiving above normal rainfall for the 5th 
straight week.

Temperatures for the period averaged 79 degrees across the state which was 5 
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 93 in the West to 86 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees above normal 
in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 74 degrees in the West to 65 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 2 degrees above 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.99 inches statewide which was 0.09 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.31 inches, Central 
0.99 inches, Bluegrass 1.74 inches and East 1.01 inches, which was respectively 
0.58 inches below normal, 0.13 inches above normal, 0.86 inches above normal and 
0.06 inches above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 
0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 3.28 inches at Covington. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., June 22, 2009 12-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  It has rained nearly continuously this past week throughout 
the Commonwealth. With all of the rain that has been received this month, almost 
all of the farming activities that would be going on right now are behind. If 
farmers where able to get into their fields this past week, the majority of the 
fieldwork included harvesting wheat, setting tobacco, cutting and baling hay, 
and planting soybeans. Topsoil moisture was rated as 2 percent short, 69 percent 
adequate, and 29 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated as 3 percent short, 
73 percent adequate, and 24 percent surplus. There were 2.9 days, out of a 
possible 7 suitable for fieldwork.  

CORN:  Despite some of the corn starting to yellow due to the rains, the corn 
crop throughout the State improved from last week. The emerged corn condition 
was rated 5 percent poor, 20 percent fair, 57 percent good, and 18 percent 
excellent. 

SOYBEANS:  Soybean planting made progress and was 74 percent complete, although 
still behind last year’s 80 percent, and the five year average of 86 percent. 
Soybeans emerged was reported at 70 percent, compared with last year’s 71 
percent, but also well behind the five year average of 80 percent.  The emerged 
soybean height was 6 inches high.  Soybean condition was rated as 2 percent 
poor, 23 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 22 percent excellent.

TOBACCO:  Farmers were setting tobacco when the rains permitted.  As of Sunday 
June 21, 88 percent of burley tobacco acreage had been set, compared with 91 
percent last year and the five year average of 93 percent. Dark tobacco set 
advanced to 91 percent complete, same as last year, but behind the five year 
average of 94 percent. Farmers reported the tobacco crop condition as 2 percent 
poor, 27 percent fair, 55 percent good and 16 percent excellent. Sixty-six 
percent of set tobacco was under 12 inches high, 31 percent between 12 and 24 
inches, and 3 percent was over 24 inches high. 

SMALL GRAINS:  As of June 21, 27 percent of the wheat has been harvested, behind 
both last year’s 33 percent and the five year average of 41 percent. Farmers are 
reporting that disease and excessive rains are causing low test weights and 
yields for the wheat crop.


OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Hay production throughout the state is behind, and is 
being cut when the fields are dry enough for farmers to get in them. In some 
areas hay production has come to a halt due to the wet fields. As of June 21, 18 
percent of the second cutting of alfalfa hay has been completed. Pasture 
conditions remained the same from last week with 1 percent rated as very poor, 4 
percent poor, 23 percent fair, 52 percent good, and 20 percent excellent. 

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period June 15 to 21, 2009

Above normal temperatures and rainfall...

Abundant rainfall and warm temperatures were the story during the final week of 
Spring. A frontal boundary stalled out over the Ohio Valley and caused showers 
and thunderstorm nearly every day. The Bluegrass State was on the warm side of 
the frontal boundary for much of the week, which in turn caused above normal 
temperatures for the 6th week out of the past 9.

Temperatures for the period averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 3 
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 83 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal 
in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 68 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 0 degrees above 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.83 inches statewide which was 0.93 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.76 inches, Central 
1.78 inches, Bluegrass 1.49 inches and East 2.13 inches, which was 1.05, 0.89, 
0.49 and 1.17 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.13 inches at Henderson to a high of 4.76 inches at 
Princeton. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., June 15, 2009 11-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Once again, rains and slightly cooler temperatures prevailed 
across Kentucky this past week.  The rains received were 0.79 inches above 
normal and the temperatures across the State were 2 degrees below normal. 
Topsoil moisture was rated as 1 percent short, 63 percent adequate, and 36 
percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated as 3 percent short, 73 percent 
adequate, and 24 percent surplus. There were 3.7 days, out of a possible 7 
suitable for fieldwork.  The majority of the fieldwork this week included the 
planting of soybeans, setting tobacco, and beginning to harvest the wheat.

CORN:  As of Sunday June 14, Corn emerged was reported at 96 percent, right on 
target with the 97 percent from the previous year, and the 98 percent from the 
five year average.  Emerged corn condition improved slightly from last week with 
5 percent rated poor, 28 percent fair, 52 percent good, and 15 percent 
excellent. 

SOYBEANS:  Soybean planting made good progress and was 67 percent complete, 
compared with 69 percent last year, but well behind the five year average of 79 
percent. Soybeans emerged was reported at 50 percent, compared with last year’s 
48 percent, but also well behind the five year average of 67 percent.  The 
emerged soybean height was 3 inches high.  Soybean condition was rated as 1 
percent poor, 25 percent fair, 57 percent good, and 17 percent excellent.

TOBACCO:  Farmers were setting tobacco when the rains permitted.  As of Sunday 
June 14, 84 percent of burley tobacco acreage had been set, compared with 78 
percent last year and the five year average of 86 percent. Dark tobacco set 
advanced to 80 percent complete, ahead of last year’s 73 percent, but behind the 
five year average of 84 percent. Farmers reported the tobacco crop condition as 
2 percent poor, 24 percent fair, 55 percent good and 19 percent excellent. 
Eighty-five percent of set tobacco was under 12 inches high, 14 percent between 
12 and 24 inches, and 1 percent was over 24 inches high. 

SMALL GRAINS:  As of July 14, 7 percent of the wheat has been harvested, 
compared to 3 percent last year, but behind the five year average of 15 percent. 
The winter wheat condition was reported as 2 percent very poor, 11 percent poor, 
29 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 9 percent excellent.  There are reports of 
disease in the wheat causing low test weights and yields, and heavy rains in 
parts of the State caused some fields to become lodged.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Hay is being cut when the fields are dry enough for 
farmers to get in them. Many have mentioned that the hay quality and production 
has been hampered by the wet spring. Pasture condition improved slightly from 
last week with 1 percent rated as very poor, 4 percent poor, 23 percent fair, 52 
percent good, and 20 percent excellent. 

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period June 8 to 14, 2009

Below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall...

Mild and wet conditions continued throughout the Bluegrass State as the trend in 
weather remained unsettled. Above normal rainfall was reported for the 10th week 
out of the past 12. Temperatures continued to be relatively cool for the end of 
Spring with below normal values being reported for the 3rd week out of the past 4. 

Temperatures for the period averaged 71 degrees across the state which was 2 
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 83 in the West to 80 in 
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below 
normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures 
averaged from 62 degrees in the West to 61 degrees in the East. Departure from 
normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 1 degree 
below normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.68 inches statewide which was 0.79 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.08 inches, Central 
2.47 inches, Bluegrass 1.66 inches and East 1.51 inches, which was respectively 
0.22, 1.55, 0.78 and 0.60 inches above normal. By station, rainfall totals 
ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at Hardinsburg to a high of 4.13 inches at 
Louisville. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., June 8, 2009 10-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  After a couple of warm, sunny days, rain and cool 
temperatures returned to the Commonwealth, which slowed planting and hay 
harvest.  For the week, temperatures averaged 3 degrees below normal and 
rainfall averaged 1.15 inches, 0.26 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture was 
rated as 2 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and 26 percent surplus. Subsoil 
moisture was rated as 4 percent short, 76 percent adequate, and 20 percent 
surplus. There were 4.2 days, out of a possible 7 suitable for fieldwork. Main 
farming activities included planting soybeans, setting tobacco, cutting and 
baling hay and spraying fungicide. 

TOBACCO:  As of Sunday June 7, 72 percent of burley tobacco acreage had been set 
compared with 66 percent last year and the five year average of 73 percent. Dark 
tobacco set advanced to 57 percent complete, equal to last year but behind the 
five year average of 69 percent. Farmers reported the tobacco crop condition as 
2 percent poor, 29 percent fair, 51 percent good and 18 percent excellent. About 
95 percent of set tobacco was under 12 inches high, with 5 percent more than 12 
inches high. Tobacco producers remain anxious for the fields to dry out so they 
can complete tobacco setting.

CORN:  Corn planting is beginning to wind down, and most replanting is complete. 
As of Sunday, June 7, 96 percent of intended acreage had been planted, compared 
with 98 percent a year ago and the average of 99 percent. Corn emergence was 
reported at 86 percent, compared with 92 percent the previous year, and 96 
percent for the five year average. Emerged corn height averaged 12 inches, with 
the most advanced fields at 23 inches. Emerged corn condition was rated 7 
percent poor, 29 percent fair, 48 percent good, and 16 percent excellent. 

SOYBEANS:  Soybean planting made good progress and was 48 percent complete, 
compared with 55 percent last year, and 71 percent for the five year average. 
Soybeans emerged was reported at 32 percent, compared with last year’s 33 
percent but well behind  the five year average of 56 percent.

SMALL GRAINS:  Winter wheat condition was reported as 2 percent very poor, 10 
percent poor, 28 percent fair, 50 percent good, and 10 percent excellent. 
Continued wet weather is reducing the yield potential with head scab causing the 
most concern. Wheat harvest should begin this week. Barley harvest is getting 
underway.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Spring hay cutting in many areas has been hampered by 
wet weather which has caused yield and quality to be poor. However, some 
producers were able to cut and bale their hay between showers and are reporting 
a good crop.  Pasture condition was rated as 1 percent very poor, 4 percent 
poor, 24 percent fair, 54 percent good, and 17 percent excellent. 

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period June 1 to 7, 2009

Below normal temperature and above normal rainfall:

The weather for the first full week of June 2009 was a continuation of the 
previous weeks...a wet weather pattern! As most weeks for this spring, above 
normal rainfall has been the rule...and not the exception. The week started off 
very warm...in the upper 80s... but by Thursday, very cool weather dominated 
...with most locations not getting out of the 50s for highs.

Temperatures for the period averaged 69 degrees across the state which was 3 
degrees below normal and 3 degrees cooler than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 82 in the West to 79 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 2 
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 59 degrees in 
the West to 57 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. 

Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.15 inches statewide which was 
0.26 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.69 
inches, Central 1.27 inches, Bluegrass 1.24 inches and East 1.39 inches, which 
was -0.16, +0.35, +0.36 and +0.48 inches respectively from normal. By station, 
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.14 inches at Evansville to a high of 
2.17 inches at Bowling Green. 
--- 
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., June 1, 2009 9-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Temperatures returned to above normal levels over most of 
the state. Many areas experienced above normal rainfall, limiting fieldwork 
during the week. Total rainfall for the week was 1.66 inches, 0.6 inches above 
average. Topsoil moisture was rated as 2 percent short, 75 percent adequate, and 
23 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated as 3 percent short, 72 percent 
adequate, and 25 percent surplus. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 4.1 out 
of a possible seven. Producers continued to plant corn and soybeans and cut hay 
as conditions permitted.

TOBACCO:  As of Sunday May 31, 55 percent of burley tobacco acreage had been set 
compared with 45 percent last year and the five year average of 57 percent. 
Thirty-seven percent of the dark tobacco has been set, behind last year’s 41 
percent and the five year average of 53 percent. Farmers reported the tobacco 
crop condition as 2 percent poor, 36 percent fair, 50 percent good and 12 
percent excellent. 

CORN:  Corn planting progress was limited due to weather conditions. Reported 
progress was 89 percent of intended acreage planted, compared with 93 percent 
last year, and 97 percent for the five year average. Corn emergence was reported 
at 73 percent, compared with 82 percent a year ago, and 92 percent for the five 
year average. The average emerged corn height was 8 inches, with the most 
advanced height at 16 inches. Average height varied considerably depending on 
whether the crop had been replanted. Emerged corn condition was rated 1 percent 
very poor, 7 percent poor, 40 percent fair, 42 percent good, and 10 percent 
excellent. Producers reported mostly good stands, but noted a few problems with 
replanted areas.

SOYBEANS:  Soybean planting progress was reported at 30 percent, compared with 
36 percent last year, and 58 percent for the five year average. Soybeans emerged 
was reported at 14 percent, behind last year’s 17 percent and the five year 
average of 41 percent.

SMALL GRAINS:  Winter wheat condition was reported as 1 percent very poor, 9 
percent poor, 29 percent fair, 51 percent good, and 10 percent excellent. Some 
farmers report that the wet weather has increased the potential for disease 
problems in the winter wheat crop.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  As of Sunday May 31, hay crop condition was rated as 6 
percent poor, 29 percent fair, 47 percent good, and 18 percent excellent. 
Pasture condition was rated as 1 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 27 percent 
fair, 49 percent good, and 18 percent excellent. Farmers were busy cutting and 
baling hay this past week as conditions permitted. Several reporters indicated 
hay quality would be hampered as the crop was very mature.  


Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period May 25 to May 31, 2009

Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:

The final week of May 2009 was mostly wet and warm. Many locations recorded 
rainfall on 4 to 5 days with several locations, such as Lexington, receiving 
rainfall everyday for the week. One to 3 inches of rainfall was common last week 
and heavy rainfall was reported across the state, especially east and north. Out 
of the previous 5 weeks, 4 weeks have had above normal rainfall for the state. 
Temperatures started the work week in the 80's, cooled to the 70's at mid-week, 
then warmed back into the 80's for the weekend. And out of the past 6 weeks, 5 
weeks have experienced above normal temperatures. For the month of May, the 
eastern section of the state reported 3 to 5 inches above normal rainfall.

Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 2 
degrees above normal and 7 degrees warmer than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 81 in the West to 79 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to near 
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 63 
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees 
above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.66 inches statewide which was 0.60 inches 
above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.70 inches, 
Central 1.72 inches, Bluegrass 1.77 inches and East 1.45 inches, which was 0.60, 
0.62, 0.75 and 0.44 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation 
totals ranged from a low of 0.23 inches at Nashville to a high of 
3.10 inches at Grayson. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., May 26, 2009 8-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Below normal temperatures and rainfall was the trend across 
the Commonwealth during last week, pushing the average temperature 3 degrees 
below normal. Total rainfall for the week was 0.13 inches, 0.93 inches below 
average.  Some rains over the weekend may have caused some additional flooding 
or delays for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture was rated as 5 percent short, 77 
percent adequate, and 18 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated as 1 
percent very short, 4 percent short, 71 percent adequate, and 24 percent 
surplus. There were 5.4 days, out of a possible 7, suitable for fieldwork. This 
was the first week in a month with below normal rainfall which allowed field 
work to show significant progress. The main farming activities for the week were 
planting corn and soybeans, setting tobacco, cutting and baling hay and spraying 
fungicide. However, soil saturation in a few areas did not permit much 
fieldwork.

TOBACCO:  As of Sunday May 24, 38 percent of burley tobacco acreage had been set 
compared with 27 percent last year and the five year average of 37 percent. 
Twenty Seven percent of the dark tobacco has been set, behind of last year’s 29 
percent and the five year average of 34 percent. Farmers reported the tobacco 
crop condition as 2 percent poor, 18 percent fair, 63 percent good and 17 
percent excellent. Tobacco producers were still anxious for the fields to dry 
from the rain to continue tobacco setting.

CORN: Corn planting progress accelerated due to the dry weather conditions. 
Reported progress was 75 percent of intended acreage planted, down 7 percent 
from last year, and down 18 percent from the five year average. Corn emergence 
was reported at 50 percent, 17 percent below the previous year, and 34 percent 
below the five year average. The average emerged corn height was 4 inches, with 
the most advanced height at 11 inches. Emerged corn condition was rated 1 
percent very poor, 12 percent poor, 42 percent fair, 37 percent good, and 8 
percent excellent. Some fields were still in the process of being replanted. 

SOYBEANS: Soybean planting progress was reported at 13 percent, down 8 percent 
from last year, and 30 percent below the five year average.  Soybeans emerged 
was reported at 5 percent, behind last year’s 8 percent and the five year 
average of 24 percent.

SMALL GRAINS:  Winter wheat condition was reported as 1 percent very poor, 6 
percent poor, 22 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 18 percent excellent. Some 
lodging was reported due to the rain and wind, but overall not a major concern. 
Some farmers report that the wet weather has increased the disease level in the 
winter wheat crop. Rains and wind have prevented widespread spraying for 
disease; however some farmers have been applying fungicides.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  For the week of May 24, hay crop condition was rated 
as 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 28 percent fair, 45 percent good, and 22 
percent excellent. Pasture condition was rated as 1 percent very poor, 4 percent 
poor, 25 percent fair, 52 percent good, and 18 percent excellent. Farmers were 
busy cutting and baling hay this past week as ideal weather condition prevailed.

Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period May 18 to May 24, 2009

Below Normal Temperatures and Rainfall:
 
Much needed dry conditions and a warming trend aided Kentucky agriculture last 
week. For the first week in the past month, below normal rainfall allowed field 
activity to advance and flooded fields to recede across the Commonwealth. This 
was the longest period of dry weather so far this spring season.

Temperatures for the period averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 3 
degrees below normal and similar to the previous week. High temperatures 
averaged from 79 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high 
temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree above 
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 53 degrees in the West to 51 
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees 
below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East.

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.13 inches statewide which was 0.93 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.38 inches, Central 
0.07 inches, Bluegrass 0.04 inches and East 0.02 inches, which was respectively 
0.72, 1.04, 0.98 and 0.99 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.82 inches at 
Princeton.

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., May 18, 2009 7-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Above normal rainfall and temperatures prevailed across 
the commonwealth this past week. Temperature average, at 65 degrees, was 1 
degree above normal for this point in the season. Total rainfall for the week 
was 1.15 inches, 0.12 inches above average. Topsoil moisture was rated as 1 
percent short, 39 percent adequate, and 60 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 
rated as 2 percent short, 53 percent adequate, and 45 percent surplus. There was 
1.5 days, out of a possible 7, suitable for fieldwork. Farmers were once again 
contending with the wet conditions. The main farming activities for the week 
were planting corn and soybeans, setting tobacco, harvesting hay and spraying 
fungicide; however the wet weather and soil saturation did not permit much 
fieldwork.

TOBACCO:  As of Sunday May 17, 7 percent of burley tobacco acreage had been set 
compared with 10 percent last year and the five-year average of 19 percent. 
Three percent of the dark tobacco has been set, behind of last’s year’s 9 
percent and the five-year average of 15 percent. Farmers reported the tobacco 
crop condition as 2 percent poor, 34 percent fair, 51 percent good and 13 
percent excellent.  Tobacco producers were anxious for the fields to dry from 
the rain to continue tobacco setting

ROW CROPS: Corn planting progress was once again inhibited by the wet weather. 
Reported progress was 45 percent of intended acreage planted, down 27 percent 
from last year, and down 44 percent from the five year average. Corn emergence 
was reported at 37 percent, 15 percent below the previous year, and 36 percent 
below the five year average. Emerged corn condition was rated 4 percent very 
poor, 15 percent poor, 38 percent fair, 37 percent good, and 6 percent 
excellent. Some fields will need to be replanted due to standing water. Soybean 
planting progress was reported at 3 percent, 9 percent below last year, and 24 
percent below the five year average.  

SMALL GRAINS:  Winter wheat condition was reported as 1 percent very poor, 7 
percent poor, 26 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 17 percent excellent. Some 
lodging was reported due to the rain. Some farmers report that the wet weather 
has increased the disease level in the winter wheat crop, and rains have 
prevented spraying for disease; however some farmers have been applying 
fungicides.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  For the week of May 17, hay crop condition was rated 
as 1 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 32 percent fair, 46 percent good, and 15 
percent excellent. Pasture condition was rated as 1 percent very poor, 4 percent 
poor, 25 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 17 percent excellent. Some farmers 
reported cutting their first crop of hay in the past week. Strawberry growers 
reported 39 percent of their berries as small, 46 percent medium, and 15 percent 
as large.

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period May 11 to 17, 2009

Above normal rainfall and temperatures...

Wet conditions continued across the Commonwealth as above normal rainfall was 
reported for the 7th week out of the past 8. Consequently, the excessive 
rainfall further delayed field operations throughout the state. Temperatures 
continued to be warm with the Bluegrass State seeing above normal temperatures 
for the 4th straight week.

Temperatures for the period averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 1 
degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 74 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal 
in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 
57 degrees in the West to 54 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 0 degrees from 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.15 inches statewide which was 0.12 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.25 inches, Central 
1.27 inches, Bluegrass 0.99 inches and East 1.10 inches, which was 0.16, 0.13, 
0.01 and 0.14 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals 
ranged from a low of 0.35 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.53 inches at 
Henderson. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., May 11, 2009 6-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Above normal temperatures and rainfall prevailed across 
the commonwealth this past week. Temperature average, at 64 degrees, was 2 
degrees above normal for this point in the season. Total rainfall for the week 
was 3.19 inches, 2.06 inches above average. Topsoil moisture was rated as 1 
percent short, 33 percent adequate, and 66 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 
rated as 1 percent very short, 2 percent short, 46 percent adequate, and 51 
percent surplus. There was 1 day, out of a possible 7, suitable for fieldwork. 
Farmers were once again contending with the wet conditions. 

TOBACCO:  As of Sunday May 10, 12 percent of tobacco plants were less than 2 
inches tall, 37 percent were 2 to 4 inches tall, and 51 percent were taller than 
4 inches. Only 2 percent of burley tobacco acreage had been set, 6 percent under 
the five year average. Producers indicate that there will be adequate plants for 
tobacco setting in 96 percent of the State.  

ROW CROPS: Corn planting progress was once again inhibited by the wet weather. 
Reported progress was 39 percent of intended acreage planted, down 28 percent 
from last year, and down 44 percent from the five year average. Corn emergence 
was reported at 27 percent, 10 percent below the previous year, and 34 percent 
below the five year average. Emerged corn condition was rated 4 percent very 
poor, 12 percent poor, 42 percent fair, 39 percent good, and 3 percent 
excellent. Some fields will need to be replanted due to standing water. Soybean 
planting progress was reported at 2 percent, 6 percent below last year, and 13 
percent below the five year average.  

SMALL GRAINS:  Winter wheat condition was reported as 1 percent very poor, 6 
percent poor, 27 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 13 percent excellent. Winter 
wheat headed was 70 percent, 36 percent ahead of last year, and 6 percent above 
the five year average. Some lodging was reported due to the rain.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  For the week of May 10, hay crop condition was rated 
as 5 percent poor, 33 percent fair, 50 percent good, and 12 percent excellent. 
Pasture condition was rated as 2 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 25 percent 
fair, 56 percent good, and 11 percent excellent.

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period May 4 to 10, 2009

The Commonwealth experienced yet another week of excessive rainfall as last week 
was the 6th week out of the past 7 with above normal rainfall. Consequently, 
this wet pattern has caused growers throughout the Bluegrass State to be 
continually delayed in field operations. In fact, several counties have reported 
areas of excessive flooding to the point that they are underwater. Temperatures 
continued on the warm trend as above normal values were reported for the 3rd 
straight week.

Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 2 
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 73 in the West to 70 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below normal 
in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 57 degrees in the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 3 degrees above 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 3.19 inches statewide which was 2.06 inches from 
normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 3.01 inches, Central 3.19 
inches, Bluegrass 2.71 inches and East 3.64 inches, which was 1.93, 2.01, 1.62 
and 2.51 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged 
from a low of 0.05 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 6.00 inches at Jackson. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., May 4, 2009 5-10

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Derby week brought the return of precipitation and 
increasingly milder weather. Temperature average, at 67 degrees, was 6 degrees 
above normal for this point in the season. Total rainfall for the week was 1.54 
inches, .52 inches above average. Topsoil moisture was rated as 2 percent short, 
47 percent adequate, and 51 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated as 4 
percent short, 58 percent adequate, and 38 percent surplus. There were 2.5 days, 
out of a possible 7, suitable for fieldwork. Farmers were once again contending 
with the wet conditions. 

TOBACCO:  As of Sunday May 3, 30 percent of tobacco plants were less than 2 
inches tall, 39 percent were 2 to 4 inches tall, and 31 percent were taller than 
4 inches. Only 1 percent of burley tobacco acreage had been set, 2 percent under 
the five year average.  

ROW CROPS: Corn planting progress was once again inhibited by the wet weather. 
Reported progress was 35 percent of intended acreage planted, down 16 percent 
from last year, and down 36 percent from the five year average. Corn emergence 
was reported at 12 percent, 4 percent below the previous year, and 29 percent 
below the five year average. Emerged corn condition was rated 5 percent poor, 28 
percent fair, 59 percent good, and 8 percent excellent. Soybean planting 
progress was reported at 1 percent, 4 percent below last year, and 6 percent 
below the five year average.  

SMALL GRAINS:  Winter wheat condition was reported as 2 percent poor, 18 percent 
fair, 59 percent good, and 21 percent excellent. Winter wheat headed was 27 
percent, 7 percent ahead of last year, and 14 percent below the five year 
average.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  For the week of May 3, hay crop condition was rated as 
1 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 36 percent fair, 44 percent good, and 13 
percent excellent. There was 99 percent of the normal nitrogen fertilizer supply 
available to farmers. Pasture condition was rated as 1 percent very poor, 7 
percent poor, 31 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 12 percent excellent.

Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period April 27 to May 03, 2009

Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:

Warm, dry weather conditions started off the work week with temperatures in the 
80's. Wet, cool conditions returned to the Bluegrass state by mid-week as 
agricultural operations and most field activities were interrupted again this 
planting season. This was the 5th week in the past 6 weeks with above normal
rainfall.

Temperatures for the period averaged 67 degrees across the state which was 6 
degrees above normal and 6 degrees warmer than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 74 in the West to 75 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 4 
degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 60 degrees in 
the West to 59 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. 

Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.54 inches statewide which was 
0.52 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.52 
inches, Central 1.53 inches, Bluegrass 0.93 inches and East 1.16 inches, which 
was +1.44, +0.48, -0.05 and +0.20 inches respectively from normal. By station, 
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.54 inches at Quicksand to a high of 
3.93 inches at Nashville. 
---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., April 27, 2009 4-09

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Wet weather at the beginning of the week gave way to 
clear skies and warmer temperatures. Temperature average, at 61 degrees, was 3 
degrees above normal for this point in the season. Total rainfall for the week 
was .35 inches, .64 inches below average. Topsoil moisture was rated as 8 
percent short, 70 percent adequate, and 22 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 
rated as 1 percent very short, 8 percent short, 76 percent adequate, and 15 
percent surplus. There were 3.8 days, out of a possible 7, suitable for 
fieldwork. Farmers were finally able to get back into their fields towards the 
weekend. The majority of farm activity involved fieldwork like planting, 
fertilizing, and tilling.

TOBACCO:  The vast majority of tobacco for 2009 will be grown in greenhouses and 
floatation systems leaving conventional beds by the wayside. Greenhouse and 
floatbeds represent 97 percent of tobacco planted while conventional beds 
represent just 3 percent. As of Sunday April 26, 52 percent of tobacco plants 
were less than 2 inches tall, 39 percent were 2 to 4 inches tall, and 9 percent 
were taller than 4 inches.  

CORN: Corn planting progress continued to trail the previous year and the five 
year average. Reported progress was 20 percent of intended acreage planted, down 
8 percent from last year, and down 37 percent from the five year average. Corn 
emergence was reported at 2 percent, 1 percent below the previous year, and 21 
percent below the five year average. Emerged corn condition was rated 3 percent 
poor, 29 percent fair, 64 percent good, and 4 percent excellent.  As the week 
went on weather conditions improved allowing farmers to resume planting and 
presumably make up for lost time.

SMALL GRAINS:  Winter wheat condition was reported as 2 percent poor, 20 percent 
fair, 55 percent good, and 23 percent excellent. Winter wheat headed was 4 
percent, 2 percent below last year, and 12 percent below the five year average.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Farmers expect to get their first cut of Alfalfa 
around May 8th. For the week of April 26, strawberry condition was rated as 3 
percent poor, 23 percent fair, 60 percent good, and 14 percent excellent. 
Pasture condition was rated as 2 percent very poor, 11 percent poor, 38 percent 
fair, 42 percent good, and 7 percent excellent.

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period April 20 to 26, 2009

Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall...

The period began with showers across the Commonwealth, but warm temperatures and 
optimal drying conditions during the mid and latter parts of the week allowed 
field operations to get underway. Temperatures were above normal for the 1st 
time in 4 weeks, and rainfall totals were below normal for the first time in 5 
weeks.

Temperatures for the period averaged 61 degrees across the state which was 3 
degrees above normal and 7 degrees above the previous week. High temperatures 
averaged from 75 in the West to 71 in the East. Departure from normal high 
temperatures ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 3 degrees above 
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 52 degrees in the West to 50 
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees 
above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.35 inches statewide which was 
0.64 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.31 
inches, Central 0.36 inches, Bluegrass 0.42 inches and East 0.31 inches, which 
was 0.77, 0.64, 0.52 and 0.61 inches respectively below normal. By station, 
rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.04 inches at Princeton to a high of 
1.21 inches at Hardinsburg. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., April 20, 2009 3-09

AGRICULTURAL NEWS:  Weather throughout the state continued to be wet and cool 
with below average temperatures for most of the week. Average temperature at 54 
degrees, fell 2 degrees below normal for this point in the season. The 
accumulated precipitation for the week averaged 1.29 inches, .31 inches above 
average. Topsoil moisture was rated as 2 percent short, 49 percent adequate, and 
49 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated as 1 percent very short, 7 
percent short, 68 percent adequate, and 24 percent surplus. There were 2.2 days, 
out of a possible 7, suitable for fieldwork. Rain and cool temperatures 
postponed most field work. Farmers have been seeding and fertilizing tobacco as 
their main activities.

TOBACCO:  For the week ending April 19, plant bed and greenhouse seeding was 89 
percent complete, 7 percent below last year, and 4 percent below the five year 
average. Transplant emergence reached 65 percent, 2 percent below the previous 
year and 6 percent below the five year average. Reported condition of 
transplanted tobacco was 1 percent very poor, 2 percent poor, 23 percent fair, 
56 percent good and 18 percent excellent.  

CORN:  Corn planting progress was further hindered by the continuing 
precipitation. Reported progress was 4 percent of intended acreage planted, down 
6 percent from last year, and down 33 percent from the five year average. Many 
farmers are waiting for facilitating weather to begin their planting.

SMALL GRAINS:  Winter wheat condition was reported as 2 percent poor, 24 percent 
fair, 50 percent good, and 24 percent excellent. The amount of wheat winter kill 
was 2 percent.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE:  Early indications are that fruit is doing fine despite 
the cool weather. Average height of alfalfa was 10 inches. Pasture condition was 
rated as 3 percent very poor, 11 percent poor, 35 percent fair, 45 percent good, 
and 6 percent excellent.

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period April 13 to 19, 2009

...Below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall...

A moisture-rich weather system moved through the Commonwealth during the end of 
the period which resulted in the state receiving above normal rainfall for the 
4th straight week. Temperatures were below normal for the 3rd straight week; 
however, freezing temperatures were not seen in the Bluegrass State during the 
period. Rain, wet field conditions and cool temperatures for crop development 
continued to interrupt the start of the planting season.

Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 2 
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 64 in the West to 63 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal 
in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 45 degrees in the West to 45 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 0 degrees from 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.29 inches statewide which was 
0.31 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.23 
inches, Central 1.76 inches, Bluegrass 1.23 inches and East 0.95 inches, which 
was 0.16, 0.76, 0.29 and 0.03 inches respectively above normal. By station, 
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.20 inches at Princeton to a high of 
3.41 inches at Hardinsburg. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., April 13, 2009 2-09

AGRICULTURAL NEWS: Precipitation and below normal temperatures continued across 
the Commonwealth this past week. Temperatures averaged 46 degrees, 6 degrees 
below normal for this time of year. Total precipitation for the week was 1.27 
inches, which was 0.49 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture was rated as 2 
percent very short, 4 percent short, 46 percent adequate, and 48 percent 
surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 3 percent very short, 10 percent short, 62 
percent adequate, and 25 percent surplus. There were 2.3 days, out of a possible 
7, suitable for fieldwork. Farmers reported the main farm activities for the 
week were tobacco seeding and fertilization, and continued debris clean up. The 
wet conditions have hampered most field work.

TOBACCO: As of April 12, plant bed and greenhouse seeding was 84 percent 
complete, ahead of last year and the five year average of 82 percent. Emergence 
of transplants reached 52 percent which was slightly behind last year’s 53 
percent and the five year average of 54 percent.

CORN: Corn planting progress was adversely affected by the wet weather. Farmers 
reported 2 percent of intended acreage planted, slightly ahead of 1 percent last 
year which experienced very similar weather conditions, but down 19 percent from 
the five year average. Many producers reported they were ready to begin planting 
as soon as weather conditions improve.

SMALL GRAINS: The average height for winter wheat was 11 inches. The condition 
of winter wheat was 1 percent poor, 20 percent fair, 56 percent good, and 23 
percent excellent. Farmers reported only minor damage to their wheat from the 
week’s cold snap.

OTHER CROPS AND PASTURE: According to producers, early fruit crops were in 
relatively good shape and seemed to be able to avoid any significant freeze 
damage. Fruit trees budding or in bloom was rated at 75 percent. Pasture 
condition was reported as 5 percent very poor, 9 percent poor, 35 percent fair, 
43 percent good, and 8 percent excellent.

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period April 6 to 12, 2009

Below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall...

A sharp cold snap hit the Commonwealth this past week as temperatures were below 
normal for the 2nd straight week. Low temperatures dropped to frost/freeze 
levels, including some values in the 20s, on April 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th. The 
Bluegrass State also continued to receive above normal rainfall for the 3rd 
straight week with some locations getting over 2.5 inches of rain.

Temperatures for the period averaged 46 degrees across the state which was 6 
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 59 in the West to 58 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees below 
normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures 
averaged from 38 degrees in the West to 39 degrees in the East. Departure from 
normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 4 
degrees below normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.27 inches statewide which was 0.49 inches from 
normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.93 inches, Central 1.04 
inches, Bluegrass 1.61 inches and East 1.49 inches, which was 0.09, 0.22, 0.85 
and 0.75 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged 
from a low of 0.36 inches at Mayfield to a high of 2.56 inches at Bardstown. 

---
Kentucky Crop and Weather Report
Issued 4:00 P.M., April 6, 2009 1-09

AGRICULTURAL NEWS: The first week of April was characterized by below normal 
temperatures and above normal rainfall. Temperatures averaged 51 degrees, which 
was 1 degree below normal for this time of year. Total precipitation for the 
week was 1.27 inches, which was 0.08 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture was 
rated as 1 percent very short, 3 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and 32 
percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 3 percent very short, 14 percent 
short, 62 percent adequate, and 21 percent surplus. There were 2.7 days, out of 
a possible 7, suitable for fieldwork. The supply of Nitrogen fertilizer 
available is expected to meet 97 percent of anticipated need. Planting 
preparation, including plowing and fertilization, was 25 percent complete. 
Farmers reported the main farm activities for the week were tobacco seeding and 
fertilization, planting preparation, clean up and repairs from the ice and wind 
storms that struck in late January. Many producers report that the continued 
clean up of their fields will delay planting and harvesting activities.

TOBACCO: As of April 5, plant bed and greenhouse seeding was 68 percent 
complete. Seeding completion was slightly behind that of last year and the five 
year average. Producers are concerned by the reduction or elimination of 
contracts with tobacco companies.

SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES: The Commonwealth’s winter wheat crop is in mostly good 
condition. Winter wheat lost due to winter kill was reported at 2 percent. The 
condition of winter wheat was 1 percent poor, 15 percent fair, 58 percent good, 
and 26 percent excellent. Alfalfa stand loss was reported at 8 percent, while 
red clover stand loss was 9 percent.

PASTURE & LIVESTOCK: Pasture condition was reported as 8 percent very poor, 10 
percent poor, 35 percent fair, 40 percent good, and 7 percent excellent. 
Pastures were meeting 44 percent of livestock roughage requirements. Seventy-two 
percent of farms statewide were still providing livestock with winter feed. 
Farmers statewide had approximately 17 percent of their winter hay supply still 
on hand. Farmers reported sporadic losses of livestock caused by
the ice storm in late January.

Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period March 30 to April 5, 2009

Below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall...

The Commonwealth continued to replenish moisture as the state received above 
normal rainfall for the 2nd straight week. Temperatures were slightly cooler 
during the period as below normal values were reported for the 1st time in 5 
weeks. Temperatures did drop to frost/freeze levels on March 30.

Temperatures for the period averaged 51 degrees across the state which was 1 
degree below normal. High temperatures averaged from 65 in the West to 65 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal 
in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 41 degrees in the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 1 degree above 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.27 inches statewide which was 0.08 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.52 inches, Central 
1.53 inches, Bluegrass 1.27 inches and East 0.89 inches, which was respectively 
0.24 inches above normal, 0.29 inches above normal, 0.16 inches above normal and 
0.24 inches below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.39 
inches at Grayson to a high of 3.08 inches at Glasgow.

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period March 23 to 29, 2009

Above normal temperatures and rainfall...

The Commonwealth had a much needed wet week with some locations receiving well 
over 2 inches of rainfall. With the Bluegrass State already below normal on 
rainfall for the year, a wet period was beneficial for Kentucky agriculture at 
the start of the growing season: the state has received above normal rainfall 2 
out of the past 3 weeks. Temperatures remained above normal for the 4th straight 
week, but lows did drop to frost/freeze levels during the evening of March 29th.

Temperatures for the period averaged 55 degrees across the state which was 6 
degrees above normal and 5 degrees above the previous week. High temperatures 
averaged from 65 in the West to 63 in the East. Departure from normal high 
temperatures ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 5 degrees above 
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 48 degrees in the West to 45 
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 
degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.68 inches statewide which was 0.80 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.97 inches, Central 
1.67 inches, Bluegrass 1.40 inches and East 1.66 inches, which was 0.96, 0.76, 
0.61 and 0.83 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.46 inches at Berea to a high of 2.72 inches at Henderson.

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period March 16 to 22, 2009

...Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall...

Relatively warm and dry conditions continued during the final days of Winter and 
the first days of Spring. The Commonwealth received below normal rainfall for 
the 5th week out of the past 7. Southeastern portions of the state continued 
to receive the majority of the Bluegrass State's total rainfall. Temperatures 
continued to be mild as above normal values were reported for the 3rd straight 
week, although low temperatures did drop down to frost/freeze levels on March 20 
and 21. 

Temperatures for the period averaged 50 degrees across the state which was 3 
degrees above normal and 5 degrees above the previous week. High temperatures 
averaged from 65 in the West to 61 in the East. Departure from normal high 
temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above 
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 40 degrees in the West to 38 
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees 
above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.22 inches statewide which was 0.89 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.04 inches, Central 
0.06 inches, Bluegrass 0.28 inches and East 0.43 inches, which was 1.06, 1.13, 
0.79 and 0.65 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 0.65 inches at 
Williamstown. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period March 9 to 15, 2009

...Above normal rainfall and temperatures...

Multiple weather systems impacted the Commonwealth during the past week 
bringing showers and a few thunderstorms. Some locations in the southeastern 
portion of the state received over two and a half inches of rain while northern 
portions of the Bluegrass State received under a quarter of an inch. 
Temperatures during the period remained mild with above normal values being 
reported for the 2nd straight week.

Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 1 
degree above normal and 2 degrees below the previous week. High temperatures 
averaged from 57 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high 
temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees above 
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 39 degrees in the West to 40 
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 
degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.40 inches statewide which was 0.48 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.21 inches, Central 
1.61 inches, Bluegrass 0.88 inches and East 1.75 inches, which was 0.30, 0.63, 
0.00 and 0.84 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.24 inches at Covington to a high of 2.73 inches at 
Cumberland Gap. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period March 2 to 8, 2009

Below normal rainfall and above normal temperatures...

Last week was very dry for the majority of the Commonwealth with many locations 
receiving zero rainfall. This led to a continuation of the dry trend with 4 of 
the past 5 weeks receiving below normal rainfall. Temperatures during the period 
were above normal as southerly winds ushered in a warm, humid airmass for much 
of the period. During the latter part of the week,temperatures rose as 
high as 80 degrees in some locations.

Temperatures for the period averaged 47 degrees across the state which was 5 
degrees above normal and 9 degrees above the previous week. High temperatures 
averaged from 59 in the West to 56 in the East. Departure from normal high 
temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above 
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 40 degrees in the West to 34 
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees 
above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.08 inches statewide which was 0.95 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.18 inches, Central 
0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.06 inches, which was 0.94, 1.19, 
1.00 and 1.00 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.70 inches at 
Paducah. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period February 23 to March 01, 2009

Below Normal Temperatures and Slightly Above Normal Precipitation:

Another winter storm produced rain, sleet and light snow across the Bluegrass 
state last week with central, Bluegrass and eastern areas receiving the greater 
amounts of rainfall...and southern KY receiving most of the snow. This storm did 
not have the impact of the ice storm several weeks ago. Temperatures averaged 
below normal but reached into the 50s and 60s on Wednesday and Thursday. The 
workweek started out with low temperatures in the teens on Monday and Tuesday.

Temperatures for the period averaged 39 degrees across the state which was 3 
degrees below normal and 5 degrees warmer than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 47 in the West to 47 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to near 
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in the West to 31 
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees 
above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. 

Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.07 inches statewide which was 
0.12 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.97 
inches, Central 1.30 inches, Bluegrass 0.95 inches and East 1.05 inches, which 
was -0.13, +0.26, +0.05 and +0.26 inches respectively from normal. By station, 
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.23 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high 
of 1.71 inches at Nashville. 
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period February 16 to 22, 2009

Two weather systems tracked through the Ohio Valley last week, the first 
providing another bout of severe weather, and the second bringing some snow to 
the Commonwealth. Even though the state was impacted by multiple weather 
systems, below normal rainfall was reported for the 3rd straight week. 
Temperatures reverted back to a cold trend as below normal values were reported 
for the 5th week out of the past 6.

Temperatures for the period averaged 34 degrees across the state which was 7 
degrees below normal and 15 degrees below the previous week. High temperatures 
averaged from 45 in the West to 45 in the East. Departure from normal high 
temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below 
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 27 degrees in the West to 25 
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree 
below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.80 inches statewide which was 0.09 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.69 inches, Central 
1.08 inches, Bluegrass 0.61 inches and East 0.83 inches, which was respectively 
0.24 inches below normal, 0.10 inches above normal, 0.22 inches below normal and 
0.01 inches above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 
0.16 inches at Grayson to a high of 1.64 inches at Glasgow. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period February 9 to 15, 2009

Two weather systems moved through the Commonwealth during the beginning of the 
period, the second of which caused a squall line with wind gusts topping 70 mph 
in some locations. Despite having two weather systems pass through the Ohio 
Valley, rainfall was still below normal for the 4th time in 5 weeks. 
Temperatures warmed up during the period as above normal values were recorded 
for the 1st time in 5 weeks.

Temperatures for the period averaged 49 degrees across the state which was 14 
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 56 in the West to 58 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees above normal 
in the West to 14 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 40 degrees in the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 13 degrees a15 degrees above 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.88 inches statewide which was 0.23 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.52 inches, Central 
0.81 inches, Bluegrass 0.91 inches and East 0.43 inches, which was respectively 
0.26 inches above normal, 0.43 inches below normal, 0.06 inches below normal and 
0.56 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 
0.02 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 1.61 inches at Paducah. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period February 2 to 8, 2009

Below normal temperatures and rainfall...

The Commonwealth experienced a fairly tame week weather-wise while attemping to 
recover from the winter storm that hit the state 2 weeks ago. Temperatures 
warmed significantly towards the end of the period, but the beginning of the 
week continued the cold trend as the Bluegrass State saw below normal 
temperatures for the 4th straight week.

Temperatures for the period averaged 29 degrees across the state which was 4 
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 44 in the West to 43 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal 
in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 27 degrees in the West to 25 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 2 degrees above 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.20 inches statewide which was 0.63 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.02 inches, Central 
0.11 inches, Bluegrass 0.20 inches and East 0.42 inches, which was 0.76, 0.79, 
0.59 and 0.46 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 1.00 inches at 
Evansville. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period January 26 to February 1, 2009

Last week, the Commonwealth was hit by a winter storm that blanketed the state 
with a mixture of freezing rain, snow and sleet. The combination of wintry 
precipitation led to above normal rainfall totals for the first time in 3 weeks. 
Temperatures remained cold in the Bluegrass State as below normal values were 
reported for the 3rd straight week.

Temperatures for the period averaged 28 degrees across the state which was 5 
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 35 in the West to 36 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees below 
normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures 
averaged from 22 degrees in the West to 23 degrees in the East. Departure from 
normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 
degree above normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 2.81 inches statewide which was 2.09 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 3.12 inches, Central 
3.64 inches, Bluegrass 2.54 inches and East 2.17 inches, which was 2.35, 2.86, 
1.85 and 1.51 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.25 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 4.69 inches at 
Glasgow. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period January 19 to 25, 2009

Below normal temperatures and rainfall...

The dry trend present thus far in 2009 continued last week as the Commonwealth 
received below normal rainfall for the 3rd time in 4 weeks. Below normal 
temperatures were felt across the Bluegrass State for the 2nd straight week.

Temperatures for the period averaged 29 degrees across the state which was 5 
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 39 in the West to 37 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal 
in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 21 degrees in the West to 20 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.07 inches statewide which was 0.85 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.02 inches, Central 
0.07 inches, Bluegrass 0.07 inches and East 0.10 inches, which was 0.97, 0.91, 
0.74 and 0.79 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 0.13 inches at 
Bardstown. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period January 12 to 18, 2009

Below normal Temperatures and Rainfall:

Some of the coldest temperatures of the past few winters invaded the Bluegrass 
state last week as arctic air moved south into the Ohio Valley. Flurries were 
frequent but total rainfall was limited.

Temperatures for the period averaged 24 degrees across the state which was 7 
degrees below normal and 12 degrees colder than the previous week. High 
temperatures averaged from 36 in the West to 32 in the East. Departure from 
normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 7 
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 16 degrees in 
the West to 16 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged 
from 8 degrees below normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East. 

Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.03 inches statewide which was 
0.69 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 
inches, Central 0.01 inches, Bluegrass 0.07 inches and East 0.03 inches, which 
was 0.72, 0.76, 0.55 and 0.74 inches respectively below normal. By station, 
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 
0.14 inches at Bristol. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period January 5 to 11, 2009

Above normal temperatures and rainfall...

Exceptionally wet conditions continued as the Commonwealth received above normal 
rainfall for the 4th week out of the past 5. After temperatures were 
consistantly below average toward the end of autumn, the Bluegrass State has 
seen a recent warming trend. Temperatures have now been above average for 4 
straight weeks.

Temperatures for the period averaged 36 degrees across the state which was 4 
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 41 in the West to 42 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal 
in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 27 degrees in the West to 30 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 1.97 inches statewide which was 0.99 inches 
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.10 inches, Central 
1.76 inches, Bluegrass 1.61 inches and East 3.01 inches, which was 0.22, 0.66, 
0.70 and 2.03 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.15 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 4.05 inches at 
Bristol. 

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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period December 29, 2008 to Jan 4, 2009

...Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall...

Temperatures for the period averaged 37 degrees across the state which was 1 
degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 51 in the West to 50 in the 
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees above normal 
in the West to 11 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged 
from 30 degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low 
temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above 
normal in the East. 

Rainfall for the period totaled 0.27 inches statewide which was 0.67 inches 
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.06 inches, Central 
0.11 inches, Bluegrass 0.46 inches and East 0.42 inches, which was 0.91, 0.89, 
0.46 and 0.46 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals 
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Henderson to a high of 1.49 inches at Dix 
Dam. 


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