Indiana crop progress for the week ending Aug. 4

There were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Aug. 4, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service Indiana Field Office. Statewide, the average temperature was 77.3 degrees, 4 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.54 inches, 0.67 inches above normal.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 5% very short, 16% short, 71% adequate, and 8% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 6% very short, 21% short, 67% adequate, and 6% surplus.

Corn silking reached 89%, compared to 87% last year, and the five-year average of 85%. Corn dough reached 40%, compared to 35% last year, and the five-year average of 34%. Corn dented reached 2%, compared to 0% last year, and the five-year average of 1%. Corn condition was rated 2% very poor, 5% poor, 23% fair, 54% good, and 16% excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 86%, compared to 82% last year, and the five-year average of 79%. Soybeans setting pods reached 60%, compared to 52% last year, and the five-year average of 48%. Soybeans condition was rated 2% very poor, 5% poor, 25% fair, 54% good, and 14% excellent.

Alfalfa hay second cutting reached 92%, compared to 90% last year.