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Wet fields continue to slow Wisconsin farmers

The Wisconsin maple syrup season is coming to an end, but many farmers haven’t begun to get into the wet Wisconsin fields. 

USDA’s third crop report shows spring tillage is only 3% complete, and in many areas of the state, last week’s snowfall slowed things down even more.

Many farmers told USDA they are concerned about the impact last week’s storms will have on alfalfa.

Thirty-eight percent of winter wheat is in good to excellent condition.  Only 17% of pastures are in good to excellent condition.  Three percent of the state’s oats are now planted.

Topsoil moisture is rated 54% surplus and 46% adequate, with no dry areas reported in the state.