By Blake Jackson
Wisconsin farmers had an average of 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 5, 2026, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Above-average temperatures accelerated crop development, although heavy rainfall across parts of the state delayed some farming activities.
Topsoil moisture conditions remained generally favorable, with 79% rated adequate and 12% surplus. An additional 8% was considered short, while only 1% was reported as very short.
Subsoil moisture was also in good shape, with 76% rated adequate, 10% surplus, 12% short, and 2% very short.
Corn continued to perform well, with 82% of the crop rated in good to excellent condition, matching the previous week.
Soybean development remained close to normal, with 20% of fields reaching the blooming stage compared to the five-year average of 22%. Soybean condition also held steady at 78% good to excellent.
Oat development advanced to 78% headed, slightly below the five-year average of 80%, while 29% of the crop had begun coloring. Oat condition slipped slightly to 81% good to excellent.
Winter wheat reached 74% coloring, nearly matching the historical average, and improved to 80% good to excellent.
The second cutting of alfalfa hay was 48% complete, close to the average pace, while overall hay condition improved to 76% good to excellent. Pasture and range conditions also strengthened, with 66% rated good to excellent.
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Categories: Wisconsin, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Hay & Forage, Alfalfa