MANHATTAN, Kan. October 13, 2026 – For the week ending October 11, 2026, there were 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 6% very short, 17% short, 65% adequate, and 12% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 10% very short, 25% short, 58% adequate, and 7% surplus.
Field Crops Report: Winter wheat planted was 44%, behind 56% for the five-year average. Emerged was 20%, behind 29% average.
Corn harvested was 63%, near 64% average.
Soybean condition rated 11% very poor, 21% poor, 34% fair, 30% good, and 4% excellent. Soybeans dropping leaves was 88%, near 86% average. Harvested was 27%, behind 37% average.
Sorghum condition rated 14% very poor, 26% poor, 36% fair, 20% good, and 4% excellent. Sorghum mature was 71%, behind 83% average. Harvested was 23%, behind 40% average.
Cotton condition rated 8% very poor, 23% poor, 40% fair, 25% good, and 4% excellent. Cotton bolls opening was 84%, ahead of 79% average. Harvested was 9%, near 12% average.
Sunflowers harvested was 16%, behind 31% average.
Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 12% very poor, 20% poor, 35% fair, 30% 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.
