For the week ending April 2, 2023, there were 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 20% very short, 36% short, 39% adequate and 5% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 37% very short, 41% short, 22% adequate and 0% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Winter wheat condition rated 8% very poor, 30% poor, 40% fair, 19% good and 3% excellent.

Oats planted was 8%, near 12% last year and 9% for the five-year average.