For the week ending April 4, 2021, there were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 5% very short, 19% short, 74% adequate, and 2% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 9% very short, 24% short, 66% adequate, and 1% surplus.

Field Crops Report: Winter wheat condition rated 5% very poor, 12% poor, 43% fair, 38% good, and 2% excellent.

Oats planted was 18%, ahead of 12% last year, and near 17% for the five-year average. Emerged was 2%, equal to last year, and near 1% average.