Indiana crop progress for week ending July 27

There were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending July 27, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 5% very short, 18% short, 62% adequate, and 15% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 8% very short, 18% short, 62% adequate, and 12% surplus.

Corn silking reached 74%, compared to 79% last year, and the five-year average of 80%. Corn dough reached 19%, compared to 24% last year, and the five-year average of 20%. Corn condition was rated 4% very poor, 8% poor, 27% fair, 51% good, and 10% excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 70%, compared to 77% last year, and the five-year average of 74%. Soybeans setting pods reached 41%, compared to 46% last year, and the five-year average of 38%. Soybeans condition was rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 28% fair, 51% good, and 10% excellent.

Winter wheat harvested reached 99%, compared to 100% last year, and the five-year average of 99%.