For the week ending April 17, 2022, there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 46% very short, 38% short, 16% adequate and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 41% very short, 42% short, 17% adequate and 0% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Corn planted was 2%, equal to both last year and the five-year average.

Winter wheat condition rated 10% very poor, 17% poor, 46% fair, 25% good and 2% excellent.

Oats planted was 58%, behind 66% last year, but ahead of 49% average. Emerged was 12%, behind 23% last year and near 14% average.