By Blake Jackson
Wisconsin farmers made significant progress in harvesting crops during the week ending November 3, 2024. Favorable dry weather early in the week allowed for efficient harvesting of corn and soybeans. However, midweek precipitation and snowfall slowed down field activities.
Topsoil moisture across Wisconsin was rated as 9% very short, 40% short, 48% adequate, and 3% surplus. Subsoil moisture levels followed a similar pattern, with 15% very short, 40% short, 44% adequate, and 1% surplus.
Corn harvest for grain reached 81% completion, which is significantly ahead of both last year and the five-year average by 19 and 20 days, respectively.
The moisture content of harvested corn held steady at 17%. Meanwhile, soybean harvesting is nearly finished, standing at 98% complete.
Winter wheat progress also showed improvement, with 82% of the crop now emerged three days ahead of last year and five days ahead of the typical rate.
Winter wheat conditions were rated at 72% good to excellent, marking a 6-point improvement from the prior week. Fall tillage was 63% complete statewide.
Breaking down progress by district, corn harvested for grain ranged from 46% to 92% across various regions, with the southwestern and southeastern districts showing higher completion rates.
Fall tillage ranged from 42% in the northeastern district to 72% in the north-central area. Winter wheat emergence varied, with the northeastern district leading at 97% and other districts close behind, maintaining strong emergence rates overall.
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Categories: Wisconsin, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Weather