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Crop Conditions 

Crop conditions for June 24, 2003

Crop Emergence

2003 2002 5 yr avg Overall Condition
70 55 85 Good/Excellent

Northern Aroostook
Warmer temperatures have finally arrived and given the plants a real boost. Soil moisture is good and the crop is off to a good start.

Central Aroostook
The warmer temperatures experienced in the area the past several days made quite a noticeable difference. Growers have completed any necessary herbicide applications for the most part and are now cultivating some fields.

Southern Aroostook
The crop got a real lift from the warm temperatures during the past week. Growers are finishing up any remaining necessary herbicide applications and have begun to cultivate some fields.

Sources: University of Maine Cooperative Extension and National Agriculture Statistics Service