For the week ending May 11, 2025, there were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Topsoil moisture supplies rated 20% very short, 36% short, 42% adequate, and 2% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 17% very short, 34% short, 47% adequate, and 2% surplus.
Field crops report: Soybeans planted was 26%, well ahead of 6% last year, and ah…