Wisconsin had 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending Nov. 17, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Above normal temperatures continued throughout Wisconsin. Precipitation events were common in the southern and eastern parts of the state. The corn for grain harvest continued for late planted corn. Fall tillage continued when conditions allowed. Other activities included carrot harvesting, cranberry bog maintenance, supplemental livestock feeding and manure application.
Topsoil moisture condition rated 2% very short, 26% short, 66% adequate and 6% surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 8% very short, 34% short, 55% adequate and 2% surplus.
Corn for grain was 94% harvested, remaining well ahead of last year and the five-year average. Moisture content of corn harvested for grain remained at 16%.
Ninety-four percent of the winter wheat crop has emerged, two days ahead of last year. Winter wheat condition was rated 73% good to excellent, down one percentage point from last week. Fall tillage was 81% complete.
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