Indiana crop progress for week ending Sept. 14

There were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Sept. 14, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 27% very short, 43% short, 29% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 25% very short, 44% short, and 31% adequate.

Corn dented reached 85%, compared to 88% last year, and the five-year average of 84%. Corn mature reached 40%, compared to 45% last year, and the five-year average of 33%. Corn harvested reached 6%, compared to 4% last year, and the five-year average of 2%. Corn condition was rated 4% very poor, 9% poor, 29% fair, 49% good, and 9% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 51%, compared to 48% last year, and the five-year average of 40%. Soybeans harvested reached 3%, compared to 5% last year, and the five-year average of 2%. Soybeans condition was rated 4% very poor, 9% poor, 29% fair, 49% good, and 9% excellent.