Crop conditions carefully considered

Wisconsin had 3.2 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending May 4, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Rainy conditions, especially in northern areas of the state, hampered planting efforts. Pastures, hay and small grains benefited from the moisture.Topsoil-moisture condition rated 0 percent very short, 7 percent short, 66 percent adequate and 27 percent surplus. Subsoil-moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 1