Overall, Wisconsin farmers are still behind with spring field work, but they did get some tasks completed.
The Wisconsin Ag Statistical Service said as of Sunday, most of the state was still experiencing temperatures 7.9 degrees below normal. Soil conditions remain too wet and cold in most of the State for much fieldwork. Where possible, farmers hauled manure and seeded small grains and alfalfa.
Most field work was reported in southwest and south central Wisconsin.
Spring tillage was reported as 15 percent complete, over 3 weeks behind last year and 10 days behind the 5-year average.
Corn planting was 1 percent complete, 16 days behind last year and almost 2 weeks behind the average. Three percent of soybeans were planted, 5 days behind last year and 3 days behind the average.
Oats planted was reported as 15 percent complete, over 3 weeks behind last year and 12 days behind the average. Two percent of oats had emerged, 18 days behind last year and 13 days behind the average.
Potato planting was reported as 31 percent complete, 8 days behind last year and 1 day behind the average.
Winter wheat condition was rated 76 percent good to excellent statewide, up 8 percentage points from last week.
Pasture condition was rated 40 percent good to excellent, down 1 percentage point from last week.
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