Scattered showers throughout the State helped maintain crop and pasture conditions, according to Nathanial Warenski, state statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office. Soil moisture levels decreased slightly from the previous week, with 69 percent of topsoil moisture reported as adequate or surplus.
The average temperature for the week was 77.5 degrees Fahrenheit, 4.6 degrees above normal for the State. The amount of rainfall varied from none to 2.53 inches over the week. The statewide average precipitation was 1.10 inches, 0.13 inches above normal. There were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday.
While much of the State received some amount of rain, irrigation systems were still utilized in many counties where precipitation was lacking.
Corn silking and soybean blooming progress had begun to wrap up with 52 percent of corn and 51 percent of soybeans rated in good to excellent condition.
Second cuttings of alfalfa and other hay began nearing completion with third cuttings being taken where regrowth was adequate.
Pasture conditions improved slightly from the previous week with 41 percent of pasture rated in good to excellent condition. In places where rain was present, livestock enjoyed regenerative pasture growth.
Other activities for the week included preventative fungicide applications, herbicide applications, pest management, roadside mowing, and fair activities.
Categories: Indiana, Crops, Weather