Harvest Seasons Hits More Hurdles in Wisconsin
Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 -- 8:59 AM
(Wisconsin Ag Connection) -The harvest season in Wisconsin went from too wet to too cold and snowy for many farmers to get their crops in from the fields.According to the state's latest crop progress report on Tuesday, producers battled with more heavy showers early last week before a cold snap settled over the state, turning all precipitation to snow. Temperatures also fell well below normal, with daytime highs in the 20s and 30s. In addition to two inches of snow accumulation in parts of Wisconsn on Friday, freezing temperatures started to firm the soil in northern areas. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 72 percent adequate and 28 percent surplus. Once again, no areas of the state were short or very short of moisture. As of Sunday, about two-thirds of the corn for grain was harvested--which was more than a week ahead of last year and a day better than the five-year average.
The moisture content of corn harvested for grain was reported at 19 percent. The soybeans harvest was reported at 85 percent complete. That was a full week behind last year and nine days slower than normal. Ninety-five percent of winter wheat was planted, with 80 percent emerged. The crop continues to be rated 72 percent good to excellent. And fall tillage was reported at 44 percent complete, four days behind last year, and eight days off the average.
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