• Most vegetation in Iowa close to last years development
    • Michigan crop areas ahead of last year for this period
    • Agricultural areas in southcentral Texas progressing ahead of last years rate
    • Some vegetation in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio progressing ahead of last years rate. Last year these areas were very late in developing
    • Many areas in the northern Great Plains dryer than last year, with some areas greenner
    • Many areas along the southeast coast progressing ahead of last years rate