Indiana crop progress

There were 5.5 days suitable for field work during the week ending Aug.14. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 6% very short, 23% short, 67% adequate, and 4% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 10% very short, 25% short, 62% adequate, and 3% surplus. Corn dough reached 59%, compared to the five-year average of 64%. Corn dented reached 8%, compared to the five-year average of 17%. Corn condition was rated 4% very poor, 10% poor, 32% fair, 47% good, and 7% excellent. Soybeans blooming reached 92%, compared to the five-year average of 91%. Soybeans setting pods reached 71%, compared to the five-year average of 72%. Soybean condition was rated 4% very poor, 9% poor, 33% fair, 47% good, and 7% excellent.