For the week ending April 20, 2025, there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 33% very short, 45% short, 22% adequate and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 41% very short, 42% short, 17% adequate and 0% surplus.
Field Crops Report:
Corn planted was 8%, near 5% for both last year and the five-year average.
Soybeans planted was 2%, equal to last year and near 1% average.
Winter wheat condition rated 23% very poor, 17% poor, 30% fair, 29% good and 1% excellent.
Oats planted was 72%, near 69% last year and ahead of 66% average. Emerged was 28%, behind 34% last year but near 24% average.
