WI Farmers Capitalize On Weather

There may still be some weather concerns on Wisconsin farmers minds, but they’re still rolling forward trying to wrap up spring planting. As of Sunday, according to the Wisconsin Ag Statistical Service, Wisconsin growers are pacing well ahead of the five year average in planting progress.

Corn is reported 78% planted, even with last year but 11 days ahead of the 5-year average. Twenty-four percent of corn had emerged, 3 days ahead of last year and 5 days ahead of the average.

Soybeans are reported 63% planted, 2 days ahead of last year and 13 days ahead of the average. Soybeans are reported 12% emerged, 4 days ahead of last year and 7 days ahead of the average.

Oats are reported 92% planted, 6 days ahead of last year and 15 days ahead of the average. Sixty-eight percent of oats are emerged, 6 days ahead of last year and 10 days ahead of the average. Oat condition is rated 74% good to excellent, 4 percentage points better than last week.

Potatoes are 91% planted, 14 days ahead of last year and 11 days ahead of the average.

Winter wheat is reported 1% headed, mostly based on reports from southern Wisconsin. Winter wheat condition was rated 87% good to excellent statewide, down 1 percentage point from last week.

All Hay   condition   was   rated   65% good   to   excellent, 7 percentage points below last week.

Pasture condition was rated 58% good to excellent, 4 percentage points below last week.