Indiana Crops: 76 Percent of Corn, 71 Percent Soybeans Planted

Indiana’s planting progress has now reached the “fourth quarter” as 76 percent of the state’s corn and 71 percent of Indiana’s soybeans are now in the ground according to USDA.

That compares to last week’s report, which showed that 64 percent of corn and 59 soybeans had been planted.

Corn planting progress has now fallen behind the five-year average page of 79 percent, while Indiana’s soybeans are still ahead of the five-year average of 69 percent.

57 percent of Indiana’s corn has emerged, while 49 percent of the state’s soybeans have emerged.

Indiana’s corn crop is rated 70 percent in good-to-excellent condition.

Across the entirety of the U.S., corn planting is 87 percent completed, while soybean planting is 76 percent completed.

There were 3.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending May 25 according to USDA’s National Association of Statistic Service (NASS).

Winter wheat jointing is at 94 percent, while 68 percent is headed. 77 percent of Indiana’s winter wheat crop is rated in good-to-excellent condition.

Source: USDA