Indiana harvest progress is ahead of the five-year average pace for both corn and soybeans. Corn harvested for grain is 5% complete compared to the five-year average of 2% while soybeans are at 6%, well ahead of the 1% usual pace.
Corn harvested for silage is also ahead of schedule at 55% complete compared to the five-year average of 48%.
Nationally, corn harvest is 9% complete and soybean harvest is 6% done.
Though precipitation received last week was minimal or nonexistent, crop conditions remained stable, according to Nathanial Warenski, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office. Topsoil moisture levels decreased from the previous week, with 22 percent rated adequate or surplus.
Corn maturity and soybeans dropping leaves progress both remained ahead of their respective five-year average paces. Corn for silage harvest was in full swing. Fourth cuttings of hay were reported by some farmers to be negatively impacted by the dry conditions. Pastures were struggling with the lack of rainfall, resulting in a seven-point drop in pastures rated in good to excellent condition compared to the previous week. As a result, producers continued supplementing livestock with hay. Other activities included harvesting apples and sweet corn as well as preparing equipment for harvest.
Source: USDA NASS Indiana Field Office