Indiana crop progress for week ending Aug. 10

There were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Aug. 10, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 7% very short, 27% short, 60% adequate, and 6% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 8% very short, 24% short, 61% adequate, and 7% surplus.

Corn silking reached 93%, compared to 93% last year, and the five-year average of 95%. Corn dough reached 54%, compared to 53% last year, and the five-year average of 54%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 27% fair, 52% good, and 11% excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 89%, compared to 90% last year, and the five-year average of 91%. Soybeans setting pods reached 68%, compared to 71% last year, and the five-year average of 68%. Soybeans condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 27% fair, 52% good, and 11% excellent.

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