Wisconsin had 1.6 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending April 6, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Much of the state received rain, ice or snow during the week. While conditions were generally not favorable for fieldwork, some manure was applied where conditions allowed. Farmers were also preparing and maintaining tillage and planting equipment for the upcoming fieldwork. Sprinkler systems or flooding were being used to protect some cranberry beds from frost.
Topsoil moisture condition rated 10 percent%, 62% adequate and 28% surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 4% very short, 18% short, 57% adequate and 21% surplus.
Oat planting was 1% complete, while spring tillage was 2% complete.
Pasture and range condition was 16% very poor, 17% poor, 41% fair, 24% good and 2% excellent.
Winter wheat condition was 1% very poor, 6% poor, 51% fair, 40% good and 2% excellent.
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