There were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 22.<\/p>\n
Statewide, the average temperature was 74.4 degrees, 10.2 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.80 inches, 0.04 inches below normal. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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%.<\/p>\n
Source: USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Heartland Regional Field Office.<\/p>\n
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