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For the week ending May 10, 2026, there were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 27 percent very short, 38 percent short, 34 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 27 percent very short, 37 percent short, 35 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus.

Field Crops Report

Winter wheat condition rated 21 percent very poor, 30 percent poor, 32 percent fair, 16 percent good, and 1 percent excellent. Winter wheat headed was 86 percent, ahead of 67 percent last year, and well ahead of 49 percent for the five-year average.

Corn planted was 52 percent, behind 59 percent last year, and near 55 percent average. Emerged was 32 percent, behind 39 percent last year, but near 30 percent average.

Soybeans planted was 36 percent, near 33 percent last year, and ahead of 30 percent average. Emerged was 11 percent, near 9 percent last year and 8 percent average.

Sorghum planted was 6 percent, near 5 percent last year and 4 percent average.

Cotton planted was 12 percent, ahead of 4 percent last year, but near 14 percent average.

Sunflowers planted was 1 percent, equal to average.

Pasture and Range Report

Pasture and range conditions rated 12 percent very poor, 18 percent poor, 31 percent fair, 34 percent good, and 5 percent excellent.

Data for this news release were provided at the county level by USDA Farm Service Agency, KSU Extension Service, and other reporters across the State.

Access the National Crop Progress and Condition publication at: https://esmis.nal.usda.gov/publication/crop-progress

Access Crop Progress and Condition graphical products at: https://www.nass.usda.gov/Charts_and_Maps/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/2026/index.php