Indiana crop progress for week ending Aug. 24

There were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Aug. 24, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 11% very short, 35% short, 51% adequate, and 3% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 14% very short, 32% short, 52% adequate, and 2% surplus.

Corn dough reached 82%, compared to 82% last year, and the five-year average of 83%. Corn dented reached 34%, compared to 40% last year, and the five-year average of 34%. Corn mature reached 1%, compared to 3% last year, and the five-year average of 2%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 26% fair, 52% good, and 11% excellent.

Soybeans setting pods reached 89%, compared to 89% last year, and the five-year average of 88%. Soybeans dropping leaves reached 2%, compared to 6% last year, and the five-year average of 3%. Soybeans condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 27% fair, 53% good, and 10% excellent.