Indiana crop progress

There were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 21. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 6% very short, 28% short, 62% adequate, and 4% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 10% very short, 26% short, 61% adequate, and 3% surplus. Corn dough reached 77%, compared to the five-year average of 77%. Corn dented reached 20%, compared to the five-year average of 33%. Corn condition was rated 4% very poor, 10% poor, 32% fair, 46% good, and 8% excellent. Soybeans blooming reached 96%, compared to the five-year average of 96%. Soybeans setting pods reached 81%, compared to the five-year average of 93%. Soybean condition was rated 4% very poor, 9% poor, 32% fair, 48% good, and 7% excellent.