More of the Same in Wisconsin's Farm Fields Last Week
Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 -- 10:40 AM
(Wisconsin Ag Connection) -It was deja vu for many Wisconsin farmers last week as most areas of the state saw above normal temperatures, frequent showers and overcast skies.But the weekly crop report noted that corn silage chopping did resume in areas that were dry enough, while southern growers had a chance to combine some soybeans. Topsoil moisture conditions were rated one percent short, 63 percent adequate and 36 percent surplus. As of Sunday, all but 12 percent of the corn crop reached the dough stage or beyond, with 67 percent now dented. Only 16 percent of the corn was reported mature--more than three weeks behind last year and 18 days slower than average. About a quarter of the corn for silage was chopped, which is two weeks behind schedule.
Leaves were coloring on 78 percent of the state's soybeans. That's nearly two weeks behind last year. Forty-two percent of the beans were dropping leaves. Reporters put the crop at 71 percent good to excellent condition. Winter wheat was 24 percent planted, 12 days behind year ago levels and a week off the five-year average. Thirteen percent has emerged. The third cutting of alfalfa hay was 95 percent complete, with fourth crop over half done. And fall tillage was seven percent complete around the state.
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