Wisconsin had 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending May 10, 2026, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. A week with little rainfall allowed the pace of field work to accelerate. Cold nights, however, have slowed corn emergence and left some growers concerned for frost damage to fruits and berries.
Topsoil moisture condition rated 0 percent very short, 8 percent short, 62 percent adequate, and 30 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 0 percent very short, 4 percent short, 71 percent adequate, and 25 percent surplus.
Corn planting was 31 percent complete compared to the 5-year average of 33 percent. Oat planting was 47 percent complete compared to the average of 57 percent. Oats were 23 percent emerged. Soybean planting was 28 percent complete compared to the average of 27 percent. Spring tillage was 61 percent complete matching the average.
Pasture and range condition was 54 percent good to excellent, up 4 percentage points from last week.
All hay condition was 71 percent good to excellent. Winter wheat condition was 59 percent good to excellent, up 3 percentage points from last week.
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