Wisconsin had 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending Nov. 1, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Some welcome rain fell on northwestern Wisconsin, helping fall seeded crops to germinate. Where fields were dry, fall tillage and manure applications were being completed.
Topsoil moisture condition rated 4% very short, 21% short, 70% adequate and 5% surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 8% very short, 21% short, 68% adequate and 3% surplus.
Corn for grain harvest was 61% complete compared to the 5-year average of 57%. Moisture content of corn harvested for grain was 17%.
Soybeans were 94% harvested compared to the average of 84%.
Winter wheat planting was 95% complete. Winter wheat was 74% emerged compared to the average of 79%. Winter wheat condition was 75% good to excellent, unchanged 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.
