Kansas Crop Conditions Show Mixed Trends

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 percent very short, 23 percent short, 56 percent adequate, and 11 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels were slightly lower, with 15 percent very short, 27 percent short, 52 percent adequate, and 6 percent surplus.

Winter wheat conditions remain a concern for many growers. The crop was rated 26 percent very poor, 31 percent poor, and 29 percent fair. Only 14 percent of wheat was rated good, with none in excellent condition. However, crop development is moving faster than usual. About 90 percent of the crop started coloring, compared to 68 percent last year and a five-year average of 64 percent. Additionally, 62 percent of wheat is mature, far ahead of 11 percent last year and 16 percent average. Harvest progress reached 5 percent, close to the typical pace.

Corn conditions show more positive results. The crop was rated 54 percent good and 9 percent excellent, with only a small portion in poor condition. Corn planting reached 92 percent, and 78 percent of fields have emerged, both close to average levels.

Soybean crops are also progressing well. Conditions were rated 59 percent good, with planting completed on 82 percent of fields, ahead of both last year and the average. Emergence reached 67 percent, showing strong early growth.

Other crops report varied progress. Sorghum planting reached 33 percent, 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 percent, ahead of previous years.

Pasture and range conditions remain mixed, with 34 percent rated good and 33 percent fair. However, 27 percent 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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