Indiana crop progress for week ending Aug. 17

There were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Aug. 17, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 10% very short, 32% short, 53% adequate, and 5% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 12% very short, 29% short, 55% adequate, and 4% surplus.

Corn silking reached 96%, compared to 97% last year, and the five-year average of 98%. Corn dough reached 69%, compared to 69% last year, and the five-year average of 70%. Corn dented reached 20%, compared to 23% last year, and the five-year average of 17%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 26% fair, 52% good, and 11% excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 95%, compared to 95% last year, and the five-year average of 95%. Soybeans setting pods reached 80%, compared to 81% last year, and the five-year average of 79%. Soybeans condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 27% fair, 52% good, and 11% excellent.