Wisconsin had 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending July 6, 2025, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Heavy rain fell across portions of the state and resulted in standing water in some low-lying areas. The harvest of hay proceeded as conditions allowed.
Topsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 9 percent short, 65 percent adequate and 25 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 2 percent very short, 13 percent short, 66 percent adequate and 19 percent surplus.
Corn silking was reported in limited areas of the state. Corn condition was rated 77 percent good to excellent, 2 percentage points better than last week. Soybeans were 29 percent blooming, 5 days ahead of last year and 1 day ahead of the 5-year average. Soybean condition was 75 percent good to excellent, 2 percentage points above last week.
Eighty percent of winter wheat had begun coloring, 2 days behind last year, but 2 days ahead of the average. Condition was rated 71 percent good to excellent, down 1 percentage point from last week. Oats were 80 percent headed. Oats were 34 percent coloring, 2 days ahead of last year and 1 day ahead of the average. Oat condition was rated 81 percent good to excellent, down 4 percentage points from last week. Potato condition was 88 percent good to excellent, up 2 percentage points from last week.
The second cutting of alfalfa hay was 54 percent complete, 4 days ahead of last year, and 2 days ahead of the average. The third cutting was beginning in some areas. Hay condition was rated 76 percent good to excellent, down 6 percentage points from last week. Pasture and range condition was rated 69 percent good to excellent, down 5 percentage points from last week.
