Indiana crop progress for week ending Sept. 13

There were 6 days suitable for fieldwork in Indiana for the week ending Sept. 13, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 4% very short, 23% short, 67% adequate, and 6% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 6% very short, 21% short, 68% adequate, and 5% surplus.

Corn dented reached 84%, compared to 83% last year, and the five-year average of 82%. Corn mature reached 32%, compared to 37% last year, and the five-year average of 31%. Corn harvested reached 2%, compared to 5% last year, and the five-year average of 3%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 29% fair, 53% good, and 8% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 43%, compared to 48% last year, and the five-year average of 38%. Soybeans harvested reached 3%, compared to 3% last year, and the five-year average of 2%. Soybean condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 29% fair, 53% good, and 8% excellent.

Pasture and range conditions were rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 34% fair, 51% good, and 5% excellent.