Corn Harvest Reaches 81% Completion

Wisconsin farmers made significant progress in harvesting crops during the week ending November 3, 2024. Favorable dry weather early in the week allowed for efficient harvesting of corn and soybeans. However, midweek precipitation and snowfall slowed down field activities. Topsoil moisture across Wisconsin was rated as 9% very short, 40% short, 48% adequate, and 3% surplus. Subsoil moisture levels followed a similar pattern, with 15% very short, 40% short, 44% adequate, and 1% surplus. Corn harvest for grain reached 81% completion, which is significantly ahead of both last year and the five-year average by 19 and 20 days, respectively.