There were 1.5 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 13, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Indiana Field Office.
Topsoil moisture supply was rated 2% very short, 5% short, 50% adequate, and 43% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 3% very short, 11% short, 53% adequate, and 33% surplus.
Winter wheat jointing reached 14%, compared to 23% last year, and the five-year average of 22%. Winter wheat condition was rated 2% very poor, 5% poor, 26% fair, and 54% good, and 13% excellent.