Corn and soybean planting began to wrap up, according to Nathanial Warenski, state statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office. Soil moisture levels increased from the previous week, with 93 percent of topsoil moisture reported as adequate or surplus.
The average temperature for the week was 67.9 degrees Fahrenheit, 1.6 degrees below normal for the state. The amount of rainfall varied from 0.10 to 2.94 inches over the week. The statewide average precipitation was 1.40 inches, 0.36 inches above normal. There were 4.4 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday.
Corn planting progress was all but finished last week. Both corn and soybean emergence progressed ahead of their respective fiveyear averages with 74 percent of corn and 73 percent of soybeans rated in good to excellent condition.
Nearly all winter wheat across the state had headed.
Some counties experienced heavier rain showers that hindered hay production processes.
Livestock throughout much of the state enjoyed the vegetative regrowth brought on by rain and pasture conditions improved slightly from the previous week.
Other activities for the week included side dressing, fungicide applications, and replanting crops in damaged field areas as needed.
Categories: Indiana, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Livestock, Weather