For the week ending May 1, 2022, there were 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 31% very short, 32% short, 35% adequate and 2% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 34% very short, 44% short, 22% adequate and 0% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Corn planted was 28%, behind 37% last year and 34% for the five-year average. Emerged was 1%, near 2% last year and 3% average.

Soybeans planted was 19%, near 18% last year, and ahead of 14% average.
Winter wheat condition rated 18% very poor, 21% poor, 36% fair, 24% good and 1% excellent.

Oats planted was 88%, near 91% last year, but ahead of 79% average. Emerged was 48%, well behind 68% last year, but near 47% average.

Pasture and Range Report:

Pasture and range conditions rated 47% very poor, 26% poor, 21% fair, 6% good and 0% excellent.