Corn Planting Advances to 36%
Published: Friday, May 17, 2024
The following is from the Indiana Field Office of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service for the week ending May 12.
Some areas of the state saw ideal planting and germinating conditions, while others received heavy rains and high winds which prevented fieldwork.
Topsoil moisture levels did not change from the previous week, with 96% rated adequate or surplus.
The average temperature for the week was 63.3 degrees F, 3.2 degrees above normal.
The statewide average precipitation was 1.26 inches, .34 inches above normal.
There were 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork.
Corn and soybean planting progress increased to 36 and 34% completed, respectively, with planting progress further along in sandier soils.
Some producers were considering replanting due to heavy rains that occurred after planting. Warm, moist soil promoted emergence as both crops were ahead of their five-year averages.
Winter wheat progress continued significantly ahead of the five-year average, with the crop reported to be at 88% jointed and 46% headed.
Winter wheat condition improved from last week with 80% of the crop rated good to excellent, though there were reports of lodging due to storms.
Some farmers began their first cutting of hay, and pasture conditions improved from the rain and warm weather.
Other activities for the week included tillage and equipment maintenance.
The crop progress schedule (last week, previous week, 2023 and five-year average) showed: corn planted, 36, 20, 50, 39; corn emerged, 15, 6, 17, 13; soybeans planted, 34, 20, 47, 30; soybeans emerged, 14, 6, 14, 9; winter wheat jointing, 88, 79, 86, 78; winter wheat headed, 46, 23, 27, 24; alfalfa hay, first cutting, 3, NA, 0, 1; other hay, first cutting, 3, NA, 0, 0.
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