Wisconsin had 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending May 24, according to the USDA’s
National Agricultural Statistics Service. Despite spotty showers, planting continued apace, while spring tillage and fertilizer
applications were wrapping up in many parts of the state.
Topsoil moisture condition rated 2 percent very short, 15 percent short, 68 percent adequate, and 15 percent surplus.
Subsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 9 percent short, 73 percent adequate, and 17 percent surplus.
Corn planting was 82 percent complete compared to the 5-year average of 79 percent. Corn was 37 percent emerged.
Soybean planting was 75 percent complete compared to the average of 71 percent. Soybeans were 27 percent emerged.
Oat planting was 85 percent complete compared to the average of 87 percent. Oats were 56 percent emerged. Oat condition
was rated 76 percent good to excellent, unchanged from last week. Winter wheat fields were 11 percent headed compared
to the average of 11 percent. Winter wheat condition was 65 percent good to excellent, up 3 percentage points from last
week.
The first cutting of alfalfa hay was 13 percent complete compared to the average of 13 percent. All hay condition was 73
percent good to excellent, up 1 percentage point from last week.
Spring tillage was 93 percent complete compared to the average of 88 percent.
Pasture and range condition was 59 percent good to excellent, up 2 percentage points from last week.
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