MANHATTAN, Kan. October 19, 2026 – For the week ending October 18, 2026, there were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 5% very short, 17% short, 66% adequate, and 12% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 8% very short, 23% short, 63% adequate, and 6% surplus.
Field Crops Report: Winter wheat planted was 60%, behind 69% for the five-year average. Emerged was 30%, behind 43% average.
Corn harvested was 70%, near 73% average.
Soybean condition rated 13% very poor, 21% poor, 33% fair, 29% good, and 4% excellent. Soybeans dropping leaves was 94%, near 92% average. Harvested was 41%, behind 53% average.
Sorghum condition rated 12% very poor, 25% poor, 39% fair, 20% good, and 4% excellent. Sorghum mature was 80%, behind 91% average. Harvested was 30%, well behind 53% average.
Cotton condition rated 11% very poor, 28% poor, 37% fair, 20% good, and 4% excellent. Cotton bolls opening was 93%, ahead of 85% average. Harvested was 12%, behind 21% average.
Sunflowers harvested was 23%, well behind 44% average.
Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 12% very poor, 18% poor, 35% fair, 32% good, and 3% 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
