By Andi Anderson
Indiana farmers made solid gains in planting progress during the week ending May 11, 2025, with favorable field conditions supporting growth and development. Farmers had 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork, a slight increase from the previous week.
Topsoil moisture conditions were reported as 2% very short, 7% short, 72% adequate, and 19% surplus. Subsoil moisture followed closely with 3% very short, 13% short, 68% adequate, and 16% surplus. These levels provide a strong foundation for spring planting and crop emergence.
Corn planting reached 45%, up significantly from 26% last week, though just below the five-year average of 42%. Corn emergence also advanced to 19%, compared to 6% the week before.
Soybean planting progressed to 41%, rising from 25% last week and slightly ahead of the five-year average of 34%. Soybean emergence stood at 14%, up from 2% the week prior.
Winter wheat jointing reached 78%, and heading progressed to 31%, both moving steadily forward. The winter wheat crop was rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 24% fair, 55% good, and 16% excellent, indicating mostly healthy growth.
Pasture and range conditions were also promising, with 1% very poor, 3% poor, 23% fair, 60% good, and 13% excellent.
First cuttings of alfalfa hay and other hay have just begun, with both at 2% and 1% completion respectively.
Indiana’s farmers continue to benefit from supportive weather and soil conditions, ensuring a steady start to the 2025 growing season.
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Categories: Indiana, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Weather