For the week ending April 13, 2025, there were 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 32% very short, 40% short, 28% adequate and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 38% very short, 41% short, 21% adequate and 0% surplus.
Field Crops Report:
Corn planted was 1%, near 2% last year, and equal to the five-year average.
Winter wheat condition rated 22% very poor, 18% poor, 30% fair, 30% good, and 0% excellent.
Oats planted was 45%, behind 55% last year, and near 46% average. Emerged was 14%, near 18% last year and 10% average.
Data for this news release were provided at the county level by USDA Farm Service Agency, Nebraska Extension, and other reporters across the state.
