Posted 24 June, 2026
Farmers had 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 21, 2026, which is 0.2 more days than last year. Topsoil moisture condition rated 2 percent very short, 16 percent short, 60 percent adequate, and 22 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 2 percent very short, 21 percent short, 60 percent adequate, and 17 percent surplus.
Corn emerged reached 99 percent, which is unchanged from last year. Corn condition rated 77 percent good to excellent. Soybeans emerged reached 98 percent, which is 2 percentage points ahead of last year. Soybeans blooming reached 3 percent, which is 9 percentage points behind last year. Soybean condition rated 74 percent good to excellent. Oats headed reached 87 percent, which is 8 percentage points ahead of last year. Oats condition rated 83 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition rated 75 percent good to excellent.