By Scout Nelson
Kansas crops continue to grow steadily as the summer season progresses. For the week ending July 6, 2025, Kansas farmers experience 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA.
Soil moisture remains mostly stable, with topsoil rated 75% adequate and 6% surplus. Subsoil moisture is also healthy, with 67% adequate and 6% surplus.
The winter wheat harvest is 82% complete. This is slightly behind 90% at the same time last year but ahead of the 77% five-year average. Nearly all winter wheat—99%—is now mature.
Corn development continues steadily. About 39% of corn is silking, which is near last year's 45% and above the 30% average. Corn entering the dough stage is at 2%. Crop condition ratings show 54% of corn is in good condition and 18% is excellent.
Soybeans also show promising signs. Planting is nearly complete at 94%, with 87% emerged. Blooming has reached 28%, which is ahead of both last year and the average. About 1% of soybeans are setting pods. Overall, 64% of the soybean crop is in good condition, and 9% is rated excellent.
Sorghum planting is at 94%, nearly equal to past years. Four percent of the crop has headed. Sorghum condition is strong, with 52% rated good and 14% excellent.
Cotton crops face more challenges. Only 30% is squaring, well below the average. Just 4% has started setting bolls. Cotton condition is more mixed, with 32% in good shape and 24% rated poor.
Sunflower planting is nearly complete at 94%, slightly above average.
Kansas pastures are holding well too, with 51% in good condition and 12% excellent.
Photo Credit: corn-growers-association
Categories: Kansas, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Harvesting