Indiana crop progress for week ending Oct. 18

There were 5 days suitable for fieldwork in Indiana for the week ending Oct. 18, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 7% very short, 23% short, 66% adequate, and 4% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 10% very short, 23% short, 63% adequate, and 4% surplus.

Corn mature reached 94%, compared to the five-year average of 96%. Corn harvested reached 46%, compared to the five-year average of 46%. Corn condition was rated 2% very poor, 6% poor, 28% fair, 56% good, and 8% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 96%, compared to the five-year average of 98%. Soybeans harvested reached 59%, compared to the five-year average of 59%.

Winter wheat planted reached 47%, compared to the five-year average of 49%. Winter wheat emerged reached 14%, compared to the five-year average of 21%.

Pasture and range conditions were rated 4% very poor, 8% poor, 33% fair, 50% good, and 5% excellent.