Southeast Minnesota and North Iowa farmers progress ahead in harvest due to beneficial dry conditions, but drought concerns arise for future crops.

Southeast Minnesota and North Iowa are experiencing beneficial dry conditions for the current harvest, allowing farmers to progress ahead of schedule, with soybean and corn harvests at 91% and 68% completion, respectively. However, the ongoing drought raises concerns for future crops, particularly young trees, as soil moisture declines. Farmers urgently seek rain to maintain soil health for next season, with Iowa facing its second-driest October in 152 years.

October 21, 2024
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