Indiana crop progress for week ending July 20

There were 4.4 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending July 20, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 8% very short, 21% short, 56% adequate, and 15% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 10% very short, 20% short, 57% adequate, and 13% surplus.

Corn silking reached 55%, compared to 63% last year, and the five-year average of 60%. Corn dough reached 9%, compared to 12% last year, and the five-year average of 9%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 29% fair, 49% good, and 11% excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 57%, compared to 65% last year, and the five-year average of 59%. Soybeans setting pods reached 25%, compared to 33% last year, and the five-year average of 23%. Soybeans condition was rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 29% fair, 51% good, and 9% excellent.

Winter wheat harvested reached 92%, compared to 97% last year, and the five-year average of 95%.