Iowa experienced cooler temperatures and dry conditions across most of the State. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending September 8, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included cutting hay and chopping corn silage.
Topsoil moisture condition rated 32 percent short to very short, 67 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 28 percent short to very short, 70 percent adequate and 2 percent surplus.
Corn maturity reached 20 percent, 4 days behind last year and 1 day behind the average. Corn condition was rated 77 percent good to excellent. Soybean condition was 78 percent good to excellent.
