By Scout Nelson
The latest Kansas Crop Progress and Condition report for the week ending May 31, 2026, highlights mixed agricultural conditions across the state. Farmers had only 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork, which slightly limited farming activities during the week.
Soil moisture levels showed varied conditions. Topsoil moisture was rated 17 percent very short, 26 percent short, 50 percent adequate, and 7 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture conditions were also similar, with 19 percent very short, 29 percent short, 49 percent adequate, and 3 percent surplus. These numbers suggest that while some areas have enough moisture, others continue to face dryness challenges.
Winter wheat, one of Kansas’s key crops, showed concerning results. Only 15 percent was rated good to excellent, while a large portion fell into poor categories. However, wheat development is ahead of schedule, with 79 percent of the crop already coloring and 30 percent reaching maturity. This is much faster compared to last year and the average.
Corn conditions are more positive. Around 64 percent of the corn crop is rated good to excellent. Planting progress reached 85 percent, slightly behind last year but close to the average. About 67 percent of the crop has already emerged, showing steady growth despite some delays.
Soybean crops are also performing steadily. Nearly 61 percent is in good to excellent condition. Planting has reached 75 percent, ahead of both last year and the average. Emergence is also strong at 57 percent, showing healthy early development.
Other crops such as sorghum, cotton, and sunflowers show average to above-average planting progress. Sunflower planting is ahead of both last year and the five-year average.
Pasture and range conditions are mostly fair, with 39 percent rated good to excellent. However, some areas still report poor conditions due to limited moisture.
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Categories: Kansas, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Weather