By Blake Jackson
For the week ending June 1, 2025, Wisconsin farmers reported 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Most of the state experienced good growing conditions, though southern areas could benefit from additional rainfall.
Topsoil moisture statewide was rated 79 percent adequate, with only 2 percent very short. Subsoil moisture also showed similar trends, with 76 percent adequate and 3 percent very short.
Corn planting reached 93 percent complete, and 69 percent of corn had emerged—two days ahead of last year but one day behind the five-year average. Corn condition was rated 70 percent good to excellent, a rise of eight points from the previous week.
Soybean planting stood at 90 percent, with 57 percent emerged, one day behind last year but matching the average. Soybean condition was strong, with 80 percent rated good to excellent.
Oat planting was at 95 percent, and 79 percent had emerged, slightly ahead of last year. Some fields had begun heading. Oats were in good shape, with 85 percent rated good to excellent.
Potato planting reached 92 percent, and the first cutting of alfalfa hay was 46 percent complete, several days ahead of both last year and the five-year average. Overall hay condition was rated 78 percent good to excellent.
Spring tillage was nearly complete statewide, and winter wheat was 26 percent headed, which is slightly behind the usual pace. Wheat condition held steady at 67 percent good to excellent.
Pasture and range remained healthy, with 72 percent rated good to excellent, despite a 1 percent dip from last week.
Wisconsin farmers continue to make steady progress with most crops showing healthy development and promising yields.
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Categories: Wisconsin, Crops, Corn, Soybeans