Dry conditions in southeast Colorado not promising for winter wheat
4/5/2023 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Society & Public Health
AFFECTED AREAS:
Baca County, CO
Bent County, CO
Crowley County, CO
Huerfano County, CO
Las Animas County, CO
Otero County, CO
Prowers County, CO
Pueblo County, CO
Start Date: 3/22/2023
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Very little dryland wheat remained In southeast Colorado amid drought despite several weather systems moving through the region. Winter wheat was primarily rated very poor to poor condition. Strong winds caused soil erosion, and dry conditions were producing fire concerns.
The Prowers Journal (Lamar, Colo.), April 4, 2023
Winter wheat in southeast Colorado was starting to green up, but without moisture harvest outlook was bleak.
The Prowers Journal (Lamar, Colo.), March 22, 2023
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