For the week ending May 25, 2025, there were 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 17% very short, 33% short, 48% adequate and 2% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 27% very short, 41% short, 32% adequate and 0% surplus.
Field Crops Report:
Corn condition rated 1% very poor, 2% poor, 27% fair, 58% good and 12% excellent. Corn planted was 95%, ahead of 89% last year and near 93% for the five-year average. Emerged was 77%, ahead of 58% last year and 67% average.