Indiana crop progress for week ending July 12

There were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork in Indiana for the week ending July 12, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 4% very short, 12% short, 70% adequate, and 14% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 5% very short, 12% short, 70% adequate, and 13% surplus.

Corn silking reached 26%, compared to 28% last year, and the five-year average of 29%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 28% fair, 53% good, and 9% excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 36%, compared to 36% last year, and the five-year average of 37%. Soybeans setting pods reached 12%, compared to 10% last year, and the five-year average of 10%. Soybean condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 27% fair, 54% good, and 9% excellent.

Winter wheat harvested reached 84%, compared to 78% last year, and the five-year average of 82%.

Pasture and range conditions were rated 2% very poor, 6% poor, 28% fair, 58% good, and 6% excellent.