Wisconsin farmers are making good planting progress, but also reporting concerns about the effects of recent weather. USDA reporters say some crops were injured by hard freezes, some forage crops suffered setbacks, and budding fruit trees might have lower production in some areas.
Along with last week’s cold spell, there are concerns about moisture levels. Topsoil moisture is 23% short and 8% very short.
Twenty-seven percent of the state’s corn is planted, which USDA says is a day behind last year but five days ahead of average. Sixteen percent of the soybeans are planted, which is ahead of last year and the five year average.
