The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, June 10th shows continued improvement for the state with an increase from 42 to almost 60% of the state totally out of dry conditions. East central, Southeast, Southwest and most of South central Kansas are totally out of dry conditions along with a portion of Northeast and West central parts of the state. Our area is unchanged with the northeastern/north central part of Barton County still listed in moderate drought. However, Stafford County is now out of dry conditions. The six-to ten-day outlook (June 17 to 21) indicates a 50 to 60% chance of likely above normal temperatures and a 33 to 40% chance of leaning above normal for precipitation. The eight to 14-day outlook (June 19 to 25) indicates a 40 to 50% chance of leaning above normal for temperatures and near normal for precipitation. Overall, not bad for summer crops and the heat will speed up wheat harvest.