Indiana crop progress for week ending Sept. 28

There were 5.0 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Sept. 28, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 24% very short, 42% short, and 34% adequate. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 26% very short, 43% short, 30% adequate, and 1% surplus.

Corn dented reached 95%, compared to 99% last year, and the five-year average of 97%. Corn mature reached 68%, compared to 79% last year, and the five-year average of 68%. Corn harvested reached 16%, compared to 19% last year, and the five-year average of 14%. Corn condition was rated 5% very poor, 9% poor, 29% fair, 48% good, and 9% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 81%, compared to 84% last year, and the five-year average of 79%. Soybeans harvested reached 24%, compared to 22% last year, and the five-year average of 16%. Soybeans condition was rated 4% very poor, 9% poor, 29% fair, 49% good, and 9% excellent.