For the week ending June 1, 2025, there were 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 15% very short, 34% short, 49% adequate and 2% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 22% very short, 43% short, 35% adequate and 1% surplus.
Field Crops Report:
Corn condition rated 1% very poor, 3% poor, 28% fair, 54% good and 14% excellent. Corn planted was 98%, ahead of 95% last year and near 97% for the five-year average. Emerged was 90%, up from 76% last year and the 84% average.
Soybean condition rated 1% very poor, 2% poor, 30% fair, 55% good and 12% excellent. Soybean planted was 95%, up from 89% last year and ahead of the 93% average. Emerged was 77%, up from 61% last year and the five-year average of 70%.
Winter wheat condition rated 26% very poor, 22% poor, 29% fair, 20% good and 3% excellent. Winter wheat headed was 80%, ahead of 69% last year and the 56% average.
Sorghum planted was 38%, behind 49% last year and 59% average.
Oats condition rated 3% very poor, 4% poor, 58% fair, 31% good, and 4% excellent. Emerged was 94%, compared to last year and the five-year average of 95%. Oats headed was 20%, behind 34% a year ago and near the 21% five-year average.
Dry edible beans planted was 63%, well ahead of 27% last year and 30% for the five-year average.
Pasture and Range Report:
Pasture and range conditions rated 19% very poor, 37% poor, 24% fair, 19% good and 1% excellent.
