Indiana crop progress for week ending Aug. 31

There were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Aug. 31, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 16% very short, 41% short, 41% adequate, and 2% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 17% very short, 37% short, 44% adequate, and 2% surplus.

Corn dough reached 90%, compared to 88% last year, and the five-year average of 91%. Corn dented reached 47%, compared to 58% last year, and the five-year average of 52%. Corn mature reached 5%, compared to 11% last year, and the five-year average of 8%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 28% fair, 50% good, and 11% excellent.

Soybeans setting pods reached 94%, compared to 93% last year, and the five-year average of 93%. Soybeans dropping leaves reached 12%, compared to 14% last year, and the five-year average of 9%. Soybeans condition was rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 28% fair, 51% good, and 10% excellent.