The USDA says chilly, overcast conditions with frequent showers and the first frost for the southern half of the state limited fieldwork. Many farmers reported applied manure and planted fall crops while waiting for standing crops to dry, especially in the southeast and south-central district.
The corn silage harvest is nearly complete, and only 8% of corn for grain is harvested. Ninety-eight percent of Wisconsin’s corn is dented, and 80% reported as mature.
