By Scout Nelson
As of the week ending June 22, 2025, Kansas experienced 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Soil moisture conditions remain mostly favorable, with topsoil rated 72% adequate and 7% surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 65% adequate and 6% surplus, though some areas still face shortfalls.
Winter wheat harvest progress remains slow, with only 20% harvested—well behind 49% last year and below the 31% average. Wheat maturity stands at 75%, near the five-year average of 71%, but still behind last year’s 91%. Wheat condition ratings show 45% of the crop is in good to excellent condition, while 23% is rated poor to very poor.
Corn development is progressing steadily, with 95% of the population. Corn silk is at 5%, equal to the average, but behind 10% last year. Corn condition is mostly positive, with 65% rated good to excellent.
Soybeans are slightly behind schedule. Planting is 86%, below both last year and the average of 91%. Emergence is at 76%, trailing average progress. Only 1% of soybeans are blooming so far. The soybean condition is favorable, with 64% rated good to excellent.
Sorghum planting is at 79%, close to the 82% average. The crop’s condition is also strong, with 59% in good to excellent condition.
Cotton planting is nearly complete at 95%, matching previous years. However, squaring progress is slow at just 5%, far behind the 27% seen last year. Cotton condition ratings reflect some struggles, with 30% rated good and 38% fair.
Sunflower planting stands at 73%, near the average of 77%.
Pasture and range conditions are mostly positive, with 61% rated good to excellent, supporting livestock and grazing activities across the state.
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Categories: Kansas, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Sorghum, Weather