Northwest Iowa Crop Conditions

Last week Northwest Iowa received a nice rain, which was especially beneficial to the soybeans. Our temperatures continue to be non-threatening to crops. This is one of the few times we have nothing to complain about involving the weather.

Corn about half way done filling/producing kernels. low stress during this stage is very beneficial to yield. Cool weather and ample soil moisture will extend the grain fill and result in high test weight (quality) corn. We are expecting better than average yields, but we don’t want to forget about those trouble spots from too much rain in June.

Soybeans are setting pods and making beans. The recent rainfall will give them the extra push to make more pods at the tops of the plants. We are in the most critical period for soybean yields. Aphids, plant disease, and other pests can still harm yield, so scouting is still important. We are still treating some fields for Aphids.The markets are moving sideways, and may continue to do so until harvest.