State corn planting 62% complete, 13% emerged
Wisconsin had 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending May 17, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
A mostly dry week allowed farmers to make significant progress on planting and spring tillage.
Topsoil moisture condition rated 1% very short, 13% short, 63% adequate and 23% surplus.
Subsoil moisture condition rated 7% short, 72% adequate and 21% surplus.







