Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA yesterday. The report is released weekly April through November.
Naig said that Last week brought multiple rounds of rain to much of the state, marking the wettest seven days of the growing season thus far. In addition to benefitting the corn and soybeans, Naig says the moisture helped to replenish streams, pastures and hay fields.
Corn tassels are also just beginning to show after the recent warm weather, signaling crop development remains on track, says Secretary Naig, and as July begins, he notes that Iowans can expect seasonal temperatures and fewer storm chances – pleasant conditions for a festive and fun Independence Day weekend.
