Indiana crop progress for week ending Sept. 21

There were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Sept. 21, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 31% very short, 45% short, and 24% adequate. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 29% very short, 45% short, and 26% adequate.

Corn dented reached 91%, compared to 94% last year, and the five-year average of 92%. Corn mature reached 54%, compared to 64% last year, and the five-year average of 51%. Corn harvested reached 10%, compared to 11% last year, and the five-year average of 7%. Corn condition was rated 5% very poor, 9% poor, 30% fair, 48% good, and 8% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 69%, compared to 69% last year, and the five-year average of 62%. Soybeans harvested reached 12%, compared to 15% last year, and the five-year average of 7%. Soybeans condition was rated 4% very poor, 9% poor, 31% fair, 47% good, and 9% excellent.