There were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 22.

Statewide, the average temperature was 74.4 degrees, 10.2 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.80 inches, 0.04 inches below normal.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 11% very short, 22% short, 59% adequate, and 8% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 8% very short, 23% short, 62% adequate, and 7% surplus.

Corn dough was at 97%. Corn dented was at 77%. Corn mature was at 26%. Corn harvested for grain was at 2%, compared to 26% last year and 16% for the five-year average. Corn condition was 4% very poor, 14% poor, 37% fair, 39% good, and 6% excellent.

Soybeans setting pods was at 96%. Soybean coloring was at 53%, compared to 92% last year and 83% for the five-year average. Soybeans dropping leaves was at 14%. Soybean condition was 4% very poor, 14% poor, 39% fair, 36% good, and 7% excellent. Winter wheat planted was at 1%.

Source: USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Heartland Regional Field Office.

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