For the week ending May 8, 2022, there were 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 13% very short, 23% short, 62% adequate and 2% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 24% very short, 35% short, 40% adequate and 1% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Corn planted was 39%, well behind 67% last year, and behind 57% for the five-year average. Emerged was 4%, behind 11% last year and 12% average.

Soybeans planted was 28%, behind 43% last year and near 29% average. Emerged was 1%, near 3% last year and 2% average.

Winter wheat condition rated 14% very poor, 17% poor, 36% fair, 29% good and 4% excellent.

Sorghum planted was 2%, near 5% last year and behind 7% average.

Oats planted was 90%, behind 96% last year, but near 88% average. Emerged was 62%, behind 79% last year and near 63% average.

Pasture and Range Report:

Pasture and range conditions rated 35% very poor, 28% poor, 24% fair, 12% good and 1% excellent.