MADISON (Commodity Online) : Wisconsin Ag Statistics Service on Thursday said wet conditions last week kept many farmers out of the fields, but did help replenish soil moisture levels across most of the state.

In its latest report, WASS said growers were left waiting for warm, drier weather needed to bring moisture levels down in corn and soybeans, as well as to dry soybean fields that sat ready for harvest.



Frost was reported across much of the state, which some growers hoped would aid dry down.

Corn in the mature stage was reported at 58 percent complete statewide, while corn harvested for silage was reported at 68 percent complete.

High moisture levels held many growers back from harvesting corn for grain, which was reported at 2 percent complete.

Soybeans dropping leaves was reported at 90 percent complete. A few growers were harvesting soybeans, as harvest was reported at seven percent complete, but continued rainfall held many back from beginning harvest.

Other growers were still waiting for soybeans to dry down to be ready for harvest. Fall tillage increased to 13 percent complete, up from 10 percent a week ago.

Winter wheat planting continued, and more planting is planned following soybean harvesting, although some growers were concerned it may get too late.

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