Condition of Iowa's corn and soybean crops improves slightly
The southern tier of Iowa received above average rainfall this week leading to six days suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending Sunday, September 17th according to the latest Iowa Crop Report from the USDA. Field activities included harvesting corn and soybeans.
Corn in the dent stage or beyond was 96 percent this week, six days ahead of last year and 11 days ahead of the five-year average. Sixty-three percent of the state’s corn crop has reached maturity, eight days ahead of both last year and normal. Corn harvested for grain reached five percent statewide, roughly one week ahead of both last year and the average. Moisture content of field corn being harvested for grain was at 22 percent. Corn condition improved slightly to 48 percent good to excellent.
Soybeans coloring or beyond reached 86 percent, six days ahead of both last year and the average. Soybeans dropping leaves or beyond was 52 percent this week, six days ahead of last year and five days ahead of normal. Three percent of the soybean crop has been harvested. Soybean condition also rose slightly to 47 percent good to excellent.
