USDA reports crop conditions in Wisconsin and Kansas

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service said Wisconsin had 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork the week ending July 5, with temperatures well above normal boosting crop growth but heavy rain hindering some work. Topsoil moisture was 1 % very short, 8 % short, 79 % adequate and 12 % surplus; subsoil moisture was 2 % very short, 12 % short, 76 % adequate and 10 % surplus. Corn condition was 82 % good to excellent, soybeans 78 % good to excellent, and winter wheat 80 % good to excellent.

For Kansas, the week ending June 28 showed 2.6 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture supplies were 4 % very short, 10 % short, 58 % adequate and 28 % surplus; subsoil moisture supplies were 7 % very short, 14 % short, 65 % adequate and 14 % surplus. Corn condition was 14 % excellent with 52 % good, while soybean condition was 9 % excellent with 59 % good. Winter wheat was 98 % mature, well ahead of the five‑year average.