Indiana crop progress for week ending July 13

There were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending July 13, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 9% very short, 24% short, 60% adequate, and 7% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 9% very short, 23% short, 61% adequate, and 7% surplus.

Corn silking reached 31%, compared to 39% last year, and the five-year average of 33%. Corn dough reached 1%, compared to 3% last year, and the five-year average of 2%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 27% fair, 53% good, and 9% excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 38%, compared to 48% last year, and the five-year average of 42%. Soybeans setting pods reached 11%, compared to 19% last year, and the five-year average of 11%. Soybeans condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 28% fair, 54% good, and 8% excellent.

Winter wheat harvested reached 81%, compared to 93% last year, and the five-year average of 85%.