THERE HAVEN’T BEEN A LOT OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIELDWORK RECENTLY AS WE HEAR IN THE FIRST WEEKLY CROP REPORT OF THE SEASON.

A WET, WINDY WEEK LEFT ONLY ABOUT TWO DAYS SUITABLE FOR FIELDWORK SAYS STATE CROP STATISTICIAN MARK SCHLEUSENER.

13 PERCENT OF OATS HAVE BEEN PLANTED, AND 67 PERCENT OF THE WINTER WHEAT CROP IS RATED IN GOOD TO EXCELLENT CONDITION.

AVERAGE STATEWIDE TOPSOIL MOISTURE STANDS AT FOUR PERCENT SHORT…74 PERCENT ADEQUATE AND 22 PERCENT SURPLUS.