Much needed rainfall replenished soil moisture last week, according to Nathanial Warenski, state statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office. Soil moisture levels increased from the previous week, with 60 percent of topsoil moisture reported as adequate or surplus.
The average temperature for the week was 72.9 degrees Fahrenheit, 1.8 degrees above normal for the State. The amount of rainfall varied from 0.06 to 6.02 inches over the week. The statewide average precipitation was 1.81 inches, 1.00 inches above normal. There were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday.
Early- and late-week rainfall aided crop development last week, especially in late planted fields. Both corn and soybean progress remained slightly behind the five-year average, and crop conditions remained stable. Silage and seed corn harvests were underway last week. Hay harvest progressed slowly where the weather allowed, and pasture conditions improved after the increased rainfall. Livestock were reported to have experienced some heat stress from the high temperatures back in July.
Other activities for the week included tomato harvest and preparing equipment for harvest.
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