Farmers’ time in the fields last week was hampered by rain.
According to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report, periodic rainfall last week resulted in just 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork statewide. 3.2 days were suitable for fieldwork in northwest Iowa.
50 percent of corn has now been planted in northwest Iowa. 34 percent of corn has been planted statewide, which is two days ahead of the five-year average. Two percent of corn has emerged.
29 percent of northwest Iowa soybeans have been planted. 25 percent of soybeans have been planted statewide, one day ahead of last year, and four days ahead of the five-year average.
72 percent of northwest Iowa topsoil has adequate moisture, with 25 percent short or very short, and three percent surplus.
63 percent of subsoil in northwest Iowa has adequate moisture, with 35 percent short or very short, and two percent surplus.
