By Andi Anderson
Corn harvest is nearing completion, with 97% of the crop now harvested. This is on pace with last year and 10 days ahead of the 5-year average. Farmers in South Central Iowa still have over 10% of their corn for grain crop remaining to be harvested.
Soybean harvest is also wrapping up, with 94% of the crop now harvested. This is ahead of both last year and the 5-year average.
Winter wheat condition is stable, with 71% of the emerged crop rated in good to excellent condition.
Cattle are reported to be doing well, with many livestock being moved to winter lots.
Other activities for the week included tilling, grain hauling, mowing, fertilizing, equipment maintenance, and equipment storage.
Fieldwork Progress
- Corn harvested for grain: 97%
- Soybeans harvested for grain: 94%
Crop Condition
- Corn: 67% good to excellent
- Soybeans: 63% good to excellent
- Winter wheat: 71% good to excellent
Hay Condition
- Alfalfa hay: 64% good to excellent
- Other hay: 61% good to excellent
Weather Summary
- Average temperature: 46.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Precipitation: 0.18 inches
- Days suitable for fieldwork: 6.1
- Warm, dry conditions last week aided corn dry down.
- Soybean harvest neared completion, wrapping up slightly ahead of its five-year average pace.
- Livestock were reportedly doing well with many livestock being moved to winter lots.
Overall, Indiana farmers are making good progress on their harvest. The warm, dry weather has been favorable for fieldwork and crop development.
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Categories: Indiana, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Equipment & Machinery, Harvesting, Livestock, Weather