By Scout Nelson
For the week ending May 25, 2025, Kansas had 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This allowed for steady crop planting and development across the state.
Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 56 percent adequate and 14 percent surplus, while subsoil moisture stood at 57 percent adequate and 8 percent surplus. These conditions helped support planting and crop health.
Winter wheat remained Kansas’ leading crop this week. It was 93 percent headed, which is on pace with last year and ahead of the five-year average of 87 percent. Wheat coloring was at 33 percent—behind last year’s 49 percent, but ahead of the 17 percent average. The wheat condition was rated 48 percent good to excellent.
Corn planting was 85 percent complete, which is slightly ahead of the average pace. Corn emergence was at 63 percent, close to both last year’s 66 percent and the five-year average of 60 percent. Corn conditions looked positive with 66 percent of the crops rated good to excellent.
Soybean planting reached 67 percent, moving ahead of both last year and the average pace. Emergence followed at 41 percent, ahead of the five-year average. This shows strong progress in early soybean development.
Sorghum planting stood at 21 percent, which is in line with last year and ahead of average. Cotton planting reached 74 percent, which is ahead of both last year’s 67 percent and the five-year average of 59 percent. Sunflower planting was at 14 percent, holding steady with historical averages.
Pasture and range conditions also remained stable, with 51 percent rated good to excellent. Kansas continues to experience steady crop and field improvements.
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Categories: Kansas, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Weather