November 19, 2024

Indiana crop progress

There were 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 28. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 9% very short, 34% short, 55% adequate, and 2% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 11% very short, 32% short, 55% adequate, and 2% surplus. Corn dough reached 88%, compared to the five-year average of 86%. Corn dented reached 37%, compared to the five-year average of 48%. Corn mature reached 2%, compared to the five-year average of 7%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 9% poor, 34% fair, 47% good, and 7% excellent. Soybeans setting pods reached 90%, compared to the five-year average of 89%. Soybean condition was rated 3% very poor, 9% poor, 34% fair, 47% good, and 7% excellent.