Indiana crop progress for week ending April 19

There were 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork in Indiana for the week ending April 19, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 8% very short, 19% short, 61% adequate, and 12% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 9% very short, 26% short, 58% adequate, and 7% surplus.

Corn planted reached 14%, compared to 2% last year, and the five-year average of 3%. Corn emerged reached 1%, compared to 0% last year, and the five-year average of 0%.

Soybeans planted reached 19%, compared to 3% last year, and the five-year average of 3%.

Winter wheat condition was rated 2% very poor, 4% poor, 24% fair, 59% good, and 11% excellent.