Crop conditions in Indiana have remained steady despite a lack of much-needed rainfall. According to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report, both corn and soybean crops in Indiana are rated at 65 percent in good-to-excellent condition.
This represents a one-percentage point drop from the previous week when they were both rated at 66 percent. In comparison, the national average for corn and soybeans is 52 percent in good-to-excellent condition.
Here is a breakdown of the crop progress:
Corn:
• 96 percent of Indiana's corn crop is in the dough stage.
• 70 percent of the corn crop is dented.
• 12 percent of the corn crop is mature.
Soybeans:
• 96 percent of Indiana's soybean crop is setting pods.
• 19 percent of soybeans are dropping leaves.
Pastures:
• Indiana's pastures are rated at 42 percent in good-to-excellent condition. While soil moisture levels have decreased from the previous week, with 52 percent of topsoil moisture reported as adequate or surplus, the average temperature for the week was 71.8 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 2.4 degrees above the state's normal temperature.
Rainfall varied across the state, ranging from none to 0.90 inches, with a statewide average precipitation of 0.29 inches, 0.30 inches below normal. There were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending on September 10.
Indiana's pastures are rated at 42 percent in good-to-excellent condition. Overall, crop conditions in Indiana are holding up well despite the dry weather, but continued monitoring of the weather will be essential to ensure the health of the crops.
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