For the week ending April 25, 2021, there were 5.3 days suitable for, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 6% very short, 18% short, 73% adequate and 3% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 9% very short, 27% short, 62% adequate and 2% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Corn planted was 6%, behind 17% last year and 15% for the five-year average.

Soybeans planted was 3%, near 7% last year, and equal to average.

Winter wheat condition rated 6% very poor, 13% poor, 41% fair, 38% good and 2% excellent.

Oats planted was 86%, ahead of 74% last year and 68% average. Emerged was 41%, ahead of 35% last year and 34% average.