Wisconsin had 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending Oct. 4, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Rain delayed fieldwork, especially across much of southern Wisconsin.
Topsoil moisture condition rated 5% very short, 15% short, 67% adequate,and 13% surplus.
Subsoil moisture condition rated 6% very short, 18% short, 66% adequate and 10% surplus.
Seventy-two percent of the corn crop was mature compared to the 5-year average of 70%. Corn for grain harvest was 8% complete. Corn for silage harvest was 87% complete compared to the average of 77%. Corn condition was 59% good to excellent, unchanged from last week.
Eighty-eight percent of soybeans were dropping leaves compared to the average of 85%. Soybeans were 11% harvested compared to the average of 27%. Soybean condition was 58% good to excellent, up 1 percentage point from last week.
Winter wheat planting was 48% complete compared to the average of 58%. Winter wheat was 24% emerged.
Pasture and range condition was 40% good to excellent, down 2 percentage points 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.
