Indiana crop progress for week ending Oct. 4

There were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork in Indiana for the week ending Oct. 4, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 6% very short, 17% short, 68% adequate, and 9% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 7% very short, 20% short, 67% adequate, and 6% surplus.

Corn mature reached 77%, compared to the five-year average of 81%. Corn harvested reached 21%, compared to the five-year average of 23%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 29% fair, 54% good, and 7% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 86%, compared to the five-year average of 88%. Soybeans harvested reached 27%, compared to the five-year average of 28%. Soybean condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 27% fair, 54% good, and 9% excellent.

Winter wheat planted reached 16%, compared to the five-year average of 20%. Winter wheat emerged reached 2%, compared to the five-year average of 6%.

Pasture and range conditions were rated 4% very poor, 8% poor, 32% fair, 51% good, and 5% excellent.