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Cool and dry continues in Wisconsin

Cool, dry conditions continue to hamper the corn crop in Wisconsin.  The weekly Crop Progress Report from the National Ag Statistics Service Wisconsin Field Office says precipitation is badly needed in a number of areas around the state.  Statewide soil moisture slipped another two points from last week now rated 45 percent short to very short with 53 percent rated adequate.

90 percent of the state’s corn is silking with 38 percent in or past dough stage.  Both numbers represent some nice improvements over a week ago but are both 4 points behind the five year average.  The corn crop is rated 65 percent good to excellent conditions.

The Wisconsin soybean crop is 68 percent good to excellent condition with 94 percent blooming and 79 percent setting pods.  Both numbers are slightly ahead of the five year average for this date.

95 percent of the oats are turning color with 55 percent harvested for grain.  90 percent of the winter wheat is combined.

Read the complete NASS report here: