Indiana crop progress for week ending May 18

There were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending May 18, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Indiana Field Office.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 4% very short, 11% short, 70% adequate, and 15% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 5% very short, 16% short, 66% adequate, and 13% surplus.

Corn planted reached 64%, compared to 51% last year, and the five-year average of 62%. Corn emerged reached 39%, compared to 28% last year, and the five-year average of 31%.

Soybeans planted reached 59%, compared to 47% last year, and the five-year average of 52%. Soybeans emerged reached 32%, compared to 25% last year, and the five-year average of 23%.

Winter wheat jointing reached 89%, compared to 93% last year, and the five-year average of 89%. Winter wheat headed reached 51%, compared to 62% last year, and the five-year average of 42%. Winter wheat condition was rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 22% fair, 57% good, and 16% excellent.