Statewide, the average temperature for the month of February was 30.8 degrees, 1.7 degrees above normal. Precipitation for the month averaged 1.52 inches, 0.06 inches below normal. As of February 23, topsoil moisture supply was rated at 63 precent adequate and 63 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 73 precent adequate and 27 percent surplus. Winter wheat condition was rated at 2 percent very poor, 6 precent poor, 36 percent fair, 46 percent good and 10 percent excellent.

The next monthly report will be released on March 29.