Wisconsin crops got rain, but most could use more

Many Wisconsin farmers were thankful to see a little rain last week to help their crops but many would like another good soaking rain.

Fifty-three percent of Wisconsin’s corn has reached silking stage which is about five days ahead of average.  Sixty-six percent of soybeans have bloomed, and that’s also five days ahead of average.  Twenty-six percent of beans have set pods.

The oats are 96% headed, 84% of potatoes are in good to excellent shape, and winter wheat coloring is 96% with 28% of the crop harvested.

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