By Scout Nelson
The latest report for Kansas shows limited field activity due to unfavorable weather conditions during the week ending June 7, 2026. Only 3.6 days were suitable for fieldwork across the state, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Soil moisture levels showed a mixed trend. Topsoil moisture was rated 10% very short, 23% short, 56% adequate, and 11% surplus. Subsoil moisture levels were slightly lower, with 15% very short, 27% short, 52% adequate, and 6% surplus.
Winter wheat conditions remain a concern for many growers. The crop was rated 26% very poor, 31% poor, and 29% fair. Only 14% of wheat was rated good, with none in excellent condition. However, crop development is moving faster than usual. About 90% of the crop started coloring, compared to 68% last year and a five-year average of 64%. Additionally, 62% of wheat is mature, far ahead of 11% last year and 16% average. Harvest progress reached 5%, close to the typical pace.
Corn conditions show more positive results. The crop was rated 54% good and 9% excellent, with only a small portion in poor condition. Corn planting reached 92%, and 78% of fields have emerged, both close to average levels.
Soybean crops are also progressing well. Conditions were rated 59% good, with planting completed on 82% of fields, ahead of both last year and the average. Emergence reached 67%, showing strong early growth.
Other crops report varied progress. Sorghum planting reached 33%, slightly behind normal levels. Cotton conditions were mostly fair to good, with planting nearly complete and early squaring underway. Sunflower planting showed strong advancement at 47%, ahead of previous years.
Pasture and range conditions remain mixed, with 34% rated good and 33% fair. However, 27% of areas still face poor or very poor conditions.
Overall, Kansas agriculture is experiencing mixed progress, with strong crop growth in some areas and challenges in others due to moisture levels and limited fieldwork days.
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Categories: Kansas, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Weather