Wisconsin remained mostly sunny and dry last week, with ideal hay making conditions but there is concern about hay and pasture regrowth and row crop health. USDA reporters say statewide, topsoil moisture was 28% short and 55% adequate with subsoil at 23% short and 66% adequate. Only a few isolated places in Wisconsin have received more than an inch and a half of rain in August.
The third cutting of alfalfa is 87% finished. The all-hay condition fell five points due to dryness with 76% of the crop rated good to excellent.
