By Scout Nelson
The latest Kansas Crop Progress and Condition report provides an overview of soil moisture levels and winter wheat conditions across the state for the week ending February 1, 2026. The report offers an early season snapshot of field conditions and helps track trends that may influence crop development.
According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, topsoil moisture supplies were rated 9 percent very short, 26 percent short, 59 percent adequate, and 6 percent surplus. These figures show that most areas across Kansas currently have enough moisture in the topsoil to support winter crops.
Subsoil moisture levels followed a similar pattern. Supplies were rated 9 percent very short, 28 percent short, 58 percent adequate, and 5 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture is important because it supports crops during periods when surface moisture is limited. Adequate subsoil reserves can help crops remain healthy as they continue through colder months.
The field crops section of the report focused on winter wheat, which is a major crop in Kansas. Winter wheat condition was rated 2 percent very poor 8 percent poor 29 percent fair 51 percent good and 10 percent excellent. These ratings suggest that a majority of the crop is in good to excellent condition at this stage of the season.
Crop condition ratings are used to describe the overall health and expected performance of crops. While some areas reported challenges linked to moisture shortages, a large share of the crop remains in positive condition. These early assessments help track crop health as winter continues and provide useful insight ahead of spring growth.
The Kansas Crop Progress and Condition report is part of a regular series that monitors weather, soil and crop conditions throughout the year. These reports help support agricultural planning research and decision making by providing consistent and reliable data.
Overall, the February report points to stable soil moisture levels and solid winter wheat conditions across much of Kansas. Continued monitoring will be important as weather patterns change, and crops move toward the spring growing period.
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Categories: Kansas, Crops, Wheat, Weather