By Blake Jackson
Wisconsin farmers had 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 21, 2026, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Weather conditions varied across the state, with midweek rainfall slowing hay harvest activities in northern areas, while parts of southeastern Wisconsin continued to need additional moisture.
Topsoil moisture levels were rated 79% adequate and 11% surplus, with only 10% falling into short or very short categories. Subsoil moisture conditions were also generally favorable, with 74% rated adequate and 10% surplus.
Corn development remained ahead of average, with 97% of the crop emerged compared to the five-year average of 94%. Corn condition improved slightly, with 81% rated good to excellent.
Soybean emergence reached 95%, exceeding the five-year average of 93%, while soybean condition held steady at 79% good to excellent.
Small grain crops also continued to progress. Oats were 51% headed, ahead of the average pace of 47%, and some fields had begun changing color.
Oat condition declined slightly to 82% good to excellent. Winter wheat was 92% headed and 23% coloring, while crop condition improved to 79% good to excellent.
Hay harvest made solid progress across the state. The first alfalfa cutting was 93% complete, surpassing the average of 90%, while the second cutting reached 11% completion.
Overall hay condition improved to 76% good to excellent. Pasture and range conditions slipped slightly, with 66% rated good to excellent.
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Categories: Wisconsin, Crops, Soybeans, Wheat, Alfalfa, Weather