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Wisconsin crops slowed a little last week

Cooler-than-normal temperatures slowed development of the corn and soybean crops in Wisconsin last week but the south got some much-needed rain. The weekly Crop Progress Report from the National Ag Statistics Service says topsoil moisture is now 70 percent adequate, 9 percent surplus; an 8-point improvement from a week ago. The southwest and southcentral districts improved from 51 and 53 percent short to very short a week ago to 20 and 43 percent short to very short this week.

The Wisconsin corn crop is now 84 percent dough or beyond with 40 percent dented; 2 days ahead of the five-year average. The corn is rated 77 percent good to excellent condition. Some are starting to chop corn silage.

96 percent of the Badger State soybeans are setting pods with 10 percent turning color, 2 days behind the five year average. The soybean crop is rated 79 percent good to excellent condition. With a forecast for above-normal temperatures this week, the crop should make-up for any time lost last week.

The oats are 92 percent harvested, potatoes are 39 percent harvested with 91 percent in good to excellent condition. The cranberries are turning color in Sawyer County.

Read the full NASS report here: