Indiana crop progress for week ending Sept. 6

There were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork in Indiana for the week ending Sept. 6, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3% very short, 21% short, 69% adequate, and 7% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 4% very short, 17% short, 71% adequate, and 8% surplus.

Corn dough reached 95%, compared to 94% last year, and the five-year average of 95%. Corn dented reached 68%, compared to 68% last year, and the five-year average of 67%. Corn mature reached 12%, compared to 17% last year, and the five-year average of 15%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 28% fair, 54% good, and 8% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 23%, compared to 26% last year, and the five-year average of 20%. Soybean condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 27% fair, 54% good, and 9% excellent.

Pasture and range conditions were rated 3% very poor, 6% poor, 32% fair, 54% good, and 5% excellent.