Indiana crop progress for the week ending June 30

There were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending June 30, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service Indiana Field Office. Statewide, the average temperature was 74.5 degrees, 1.3 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.16 inches, 0.18 inches above normal.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 9% very short, 32% short, 55% adequate, and 4% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 8% very short, 33% short, 56% adequate, and 3% surplus.

Corn silking reached 7%, compared to the five-year average of 3%. Corn condition was rated 2% very poor, 7% poor, 26% fair, 52% good, and 13% excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 15%, compared to the five-year average of 10%. Soybeans setting pods reached 1%. Soybeans condition was rated 2% very poor, 7% poor, 27% fair, 52% good, and 12% excellent.

Winter wheat harvested for grain reached 64%, compared to the five-year average of 34%.