Indiana crop progress for week ending May 25

There were 3.5 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending May 25, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Indiana Field Office.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3% very short, 10% short, 71% adequate, and 16% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 5% very short, 14% short, 70% adequate, and 11% surplus.

Corn planted reached 76%, compared to 70% last year, and the five-year average of 79%. Corn emerged reached 57%, compared to 47% last year, and the five-year average of 54%. Corn condition was rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 25% fair, 59% good, and 11% excellent.

Soybeans planted reached 71%, compared to 66% last year, and the five-year average of 69%. Soybeans emerged reached 49%, compared to 42% last year, and the five-year average of 43%.

Winter wheat jointing reached 94%, compared to 97% last year, and the five-year average of 94%. Winter wheat headed reached 68%, compared to 80% last year, and the five-year average of 62%. Winter wheat condition was rated 1% very poor, 3% poor, 19% fair, 60% good, and 17% excellent.