Weather Summary By Location

LOCATIONS 1 and 2--DELTA BRANCH:  A hard-packing rain 3 days after planting
sealed the sandy loam site, where a stand was not obtained.  The clay site
was in question but plots appeared okay 2 to 3 weeks later. The loam site
was prepared to replant, but the weather did not permit a second attempt.

LOCATION 3--NORTH MISSISSIPPI BRANCH:  Timely rains after planting allowed
quick emergence of all varieties.  Air and soil temperatures were above
normal during the winter months; therefore, no cold injury was observed
among the plots.

LOCATIONS 4 and 5--PONTOTOC RIDGE-FLATWOODS BRANCH:  Heavy rains after
emergence flooded some plots at the ridge location.  Temperatures during
heading were favorable for quick head emergence, and little variability was
observed between varieties.  Strong storms prior to harvest lodged some oat
and wheat varieties and delayed harvest.  No cold injury was noted.

LOCATION 6--NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI BRANCH:  There was rain accumulation of
2.46 inches 3 days after planting for a 4-day period.  Some surface erosion
was observed and some seedlings washed away, resulting in a reduced plant
population.  A severe ice storm affected this location, resulting in
moderate injury to the oats but no apparent impact on the wheat.  The cool
nights during grain-fill period enhanced yields.

LOCATION 7--BLACK BELT BRANCH:  Approximately 2.5 inches of rain fell 48
hours after planting, resulting initially in erratic stand emergence time. 
However, 3 weeks after planting, stands appeared to be sufficient for a
test.  Replication one appeared thinner at harvest, but was nearly equal to
the other 3 replications when weighed.

LOCATION 8--BROWN LOAM BRANCH:  Over 1.33 inches of rain fell the same day
of planting.  Soil and air temperatures were favorable for germination, and
emergence and good stands were obtained.  Just over 5 inches of rain fell
in December, but warm temperatures favored wheat and oat development. 
Spring weather conditions were optimum for wheat and oat development at
Raymond.  Plant diseases were not observed until well after heading and did
not reach harmful levels.  Harvest was accomplished on time, and yields of 
both wheat and oats were good.

LOCATION 9--COASTAL PLAIN BRANCH:  Severe stand reductions resulted from
heavy rains (8.98 inches) over a 4-day period immediately following
planting.  Replanting occurred 12 days later, when it was realized that a
stand would not be achieved in the compacted soil.  A good stand was
achieved following replanting.   Following stand establishment, good growth
occurred in the following weeks, but was not excessive due to the cool
temperatures (13  F, 14  F) in January.  Growth and development progressed
normally, because temperatures warmed up in February and rainfall was
normal.

LOCATION 10--SOUTH MISSISSIPPI BRANCH:  Rainfall was almost 10 inches below
the 30-year average for the wheat-growing season from November until May. 
Average monthly maximum-minimum temperatures were lower than the 30-year
average for the wheat-growing season.  However, there were only a few
instances where the daily minimum temperature dropped below 32  F.  Disease
pressure appeared to be light. A heavy rainstorm before harvest caused
severe lodging.

LOCATION 11--MISSISSIPPI STATE BRANCH:  The weather after planting was near
ideal for germination. An excellent stand was obtained, and no significant
problems were noted throughout the growing season, thereby contributing to
the high yields observed.