Rain slowed Wisconsin’s harvest, except cranberries

Rain slowed Wisconsin’s harvest, except cranberries

Rain kept Wisconsin farmers out of the fields for much of the week, but it did help replenish soil moisture levels.  USDA says topsoil moisture is n ow rated 16% surplus, 71% adequate, 10% short, and 3% very short, with subsoil moisture at 8% surplus, 62% adequate, 23% short, and 7% very short.  Most of Wisconsin received at least one inch of rain last week, with a band across central Wisconsin receiving more than five inches of rain.