Wisconsin had 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending June 21, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Some cutting of hay was delayed by mid-week rains, especially in the northern portion of the state. Areas in the Southeast were still hoping for more precipitation.
Topsoil moisture condition rated 2 percent very short, 8 percent short, 79 percent adequate, and 11 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 2 percent very short, 14 percent short, 74 percent adequate, and 10 percent surplus.
Corn emergence was 97 percent complete compared to the 5-year average of 94 percent. Corn condition was 81 percent good to excellent, up 1 percentage point from last week. Soybean emergence was 95 percent complete compared to the average of 93 percent. Soybean condition was 79 percent good to excellent, unchanged from last week.
Oats were 51 percent headed compared to the average of 47 percent and had begun coloring. Oat condition was rated 82 percent good to excellent, down 2 percentage points from last week. Winter wheat fields were 92 percent headed compared to the average of 90 percent. Winter wheat was 23 percent coloring. Winter wheat condition was 79 percent good to excellent, up 1 percentage point from last week.
The first cutting of alfalfa hay was 93 percent complete compared to the average of 90 percent. The second cutting of alfalfa hay was 11 percent complete. All hay condition was 76 percent good to excellent, up 1 percentage point from last week.
Pasture and range condition was 66 percent good to excellent, down 1 percentage point from last week.
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