Recent Report Shows Storms Impacted Crops

Wisconsin had 3.4 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending June 14, 2026, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Rain was welcomed across most of the state, although there were scattered reports of storm damage.

Topsoil moisture condition rated 2 percent very short, 14 percent short, 74 percent adequate, and 10 percent surplus.
Subsoil moisture condition rated 2 percent very short, 15 percent short, 73 percent adequate, and 10 percent surplus.

Corn emergence was 93 percent complete compared to the 5-year average of 89 percent. Corn condition was 80 percent good to excellent, up 1 percentage point from last week. Soybean emergence was 91 percent complete compared to the average of 85 percent. Soybean condition was 79 percent good to excellent, unchanged from last week.

Oats were 97 percent emerged compared to the average of 92 percent. Oats were 35 percent headed. Oat condition was rated 84 percent good to excellent, up 5 percentage points from last week. Winter wheat fields were 83 percent headed compared to the average of 77 percent. Winter wheat was 9 percent coloring. Winter wheat condition was 78 percent good to excellent, up 10 percentage points from last week.

The first cutting of alfalfa hay was 86 percent complete compared to the average of 80 percent. All hay condition was 75 percent good to excellent, up 6 percentage points from last week.

Pasture and range condition was 67 percent good to excellent, up 6 percentage points from last week.

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