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Crop and Soil Conditions Stable Despite ‘Unsettled’ Weather

  • The USDA released its Crop Progress report on June 9, showing corn planting 97% complete and soybean planting 90% complete nationally.
  • This progress follows an unusual growing season marked by early high temperatures, late cold and wet conditions, and scattered rains affecting emergence.
  • Experts noted variable crop conditions, with some areas reporting good crop stands while others faced challenges like wet spots, delayed planting, and weed management issues.
  • Ryan Miller mentioned that soybean plants are in the early stages of growth and anticipated weed problems as the season progresses, while Anthony Bly noted that with ongoing periodic rainfall, this year has the potential to be quite successful.
  • Despite mixed conditions and some flooding stress, farmers remain cautiously optimistic that timely rains and moderate weather could support a successful season.
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Crop and soil conditions stable despite ‘unsettled’ weather

Iowa crops continue to rate well, though average rainfall across Iowa last week was less than seven-tenths of an inch and some regions suffered from damaging hail storms.

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