Iowa experienced heavy rainfall in July, affecting fieldwork and hay work but corn, soybeans, and oats progress ahead of averages.
Iowa's July began with heavy rainfall, affecting fieldwork and causing concerns for hay work and weed spraying. The second cutting of alfalfa reached 34% completion, and pasture conditions rated 73% good to excellent. Weekly precipitation ranged from 0.27 inches to 6.31 inches, and Iowa experienced cooler-than-average temperatures. Despite the challenges, corn, soybeans, and oats are progressing ahead of their respective averages.
July 09, 2024
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