Wisconsin had 3.6 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending Nov. 8, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Rain slowed harvest activities but benefited pastures, winter wheat and hay.
Topsoil moisture condition rated 2% very short, 17% short, 73% adequate and 8% surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 6% very short, 20% short, 70% adequate and 4% surplus.
Corn for grain harvest was 72% complete compared to the 5-year average of 71%. Moisture content of corn harvested for grain was 17%.
Soybeans were 97% harvested compared to the average of 91%.
Winter wheat was 84% emerged compared to the average of 86%. Winter wheat condition was 76% good to excellent, up 1 percentage point from last week.
Crop progress and condition charts can be found at https://www.nass.usda.gov/Charts_and_Maps/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/2026/WI_2026.pdf.
