USDA reports 97% corn harvest completion in Wisconsin

By Blake Jackson

Wisconsin had 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending November 24, 2024, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Rain and snow across much of the state slowed progress on remaining field activities. Farmers focused on wrapping up the corn harvest, applying manure and fertilizer, conducting fall tillage, and maintaining cranberry bogs.

Topsoil moisture conditions were rated 1% very short, 18% short, 72% adequate, and 9% surplus. Subsoil moisture conditions were reported as 7% very short, 29% short, 60% adequate, and 4% surplus.

Corn harvest for grain was 97% complete, significantly ahead of both last year and the five-year average. Winter wheat progress also advanced, with 97% of the crop emerged.

The condition of the winter wheat crop improved slightly from the previous week, with 74% rated as good to excellent, up one percentage point. Fall tillage was 86% complete statewide.

By district, corn harvest for grain ranged from 99% in the South Central region to 99% in the Central and Southwest regions. Fall tillage was 90% complete in the Southeast, while the Northwest saw 92% completion.

Winter wheat emergence was nearly uniform across the state, with the Northern and Eastern regions reporting 99% emergence.

Overall, Wisconsin’s crop progress is ahead of the seasonal averages, despite weather disruptions impacting fieldwork.

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