Indiana crop progress for week ending Oct. 11

There were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork in Indiana for the week ending Oct. 11, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 8% very short, 23% short, 65% adequate, and 4% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 10% very short, 23% short, 63% adequate, and 4% surplus.

Corn mature reached 89%, compared to the five-year average of 90%. Corn harvested reached 34%, compared to the five-year average of 34%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 6% poor, 27% fair, 56% good, and 8% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 93%, compared to the five-year average of 95%. Soybeans harvested reached 44%, compared to the five-year average of 43%. Soybean condition was rated 3% very poor, 6% poor, 27% fair, 54% good, and 10% excellent.

Winter wheat planted reached 31%, compared to the five-year average of 33%. Winter wheat emerged reached 5%, compared to the five-year average of 11%.

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