Wisconsin had 3.2 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending May 4, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Rainy conditions, especially in northern areas of the state, hampered planting efforts. Pastures, hay and small grains benefited from the moisture.
Topsoil-moisture condition rated 0 percent very short, 7 percent short, 66 percent adequate and 27 percent surplus. Subsoil-moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 11 percent short, 66 percent adequate and 22 percent surplus.
Corn planting was 16 percent complete, two days behind both 2024 and the five-year average. Scattered corn emergence was reported in a few counties.
Soybeans were 17 percent planted, two days behind 2024 but one day ahead of the average.
Oat planting was 36 percent complete, seven days behind 2024 and five days behind the average. Oats were 10 percent emerged.
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