.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - The return of hot, dry conditions to Kansas has put stress on farm crops in many parts of the state.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service says in its late crop report that temperatures averaged 2 to 6 degrees above normal in most of Kansas last week, with some areas seeing triple-digit highs.
The agency rated 10 percent of the state's corn crop in poor to very poor condition. About 31 percent is listed as fair, 44 percent as good and 15 percent excellent.
Most of the sorghum, soybean and sunflower crops are faring somewhat better than corn.
About 24 percent of the soybeans are setting pods, and 14 percent of the sorghum has headed.
Stock water supplies are adequate to surplus across 78 percent of Kansas.
© Associated Press
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Atchison apt fire claim's toddler's life, injures others
Four arrested for illegal activity on Kickapoo Reservation
Effingham woman killed Friday in Atchison wreck
One injured in Nemaha Co wreck
Wetmore man arrested on child sex-related charge
Walnut Township Treasurer removed; votes unofficial until canvass
Rural Horton man arrested on multiple drug charges
Meteorologist Spencer: Geometric Watch means electronic disruptions
TX man to stand trial on charges in fatal Jackson Co crash
USD 430 Board accepts resignations, approves new hires
Street lights to be discussed at Monday city meeting
Atchison man involved in fatal NW MO crash
Local judge files for re-election
Atchison in running for national fireworks honors
Bridge work begins Wed in Doniphan Co
BC's Pate remembered by students, college family
Latest Brown, Doniphan Co filings
Planned outage for Brown-Atchison Electric Tuesday
LATEST STORIES
Atchison man involved in fatal NW MO crash
Effingham woman killed Friday in Atchison wreck
Street lights to be discussed at Monday city meeting
Truck fire at CGB facility in Falls City
Bridge work scheduled for Atchison County MO
Meteorologist Spencer: Geometric Watch means electronic disruptions
Rural Horton man arrested on multiple drug charges
Recycling program discussed at Doniphan Co meeting