Wisconsin had 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending November 16, 2025, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Dry weather continued in Wisconsin, and weekly temperatures were at or above average across the state. Row crops harvest was wrapping up, while tillage and manure applications were ongoing.
Topsoil moisture condition rated 10 percent very short, 34 percent short, 56 percent adequate, and 0 percent surplus.
Subsoil moisture condition rated 10 percent very short, 30 percent short, 59 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus.
Corn for grain was 86 percent harvested, 3 days ahead of the 5-year average. Moisture content of corn harvested for grain was 18 percent. Soybeans were 98 percent harvested.
Winter wheat was 87 percent emerged.
