Wisconsin Farmers Weather Wild Swings | Green Bay News

Wisconsin farmers brace for a rollercoaster growing season as wild weather swings—from record wet spring to parching heat—create a patchwork of crop stress across the state. While some fields thrive, others in northwest, east central, and southeast Wisconsin face moderate drought, with 14% of the state officially in that category and 70% abnormally dry. Corn pollination, a critical window, is underway under hot, dry skies that threaten seed development—but subsurface moisture remains plentiful for most. Though not as severe as the historic droughts of 2012 or 2023, this year mirrors the pattern of 2024 and 2025: wet starts, dry summers, and drought delayed until fall. The next few weeks, with warmer and drier conditions likely, could make or break yields—especially in northern Wisconsin, where drought risk lingers. For now, the corn crop remains rated good to excellent, but the coming days will decide if that holds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50f418db225b9d14