Iowa farmers had six days suitable for fieldwork last week, according to the latest Crop Progress and Condition report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Fieldwork activities included spraying, harvesting hay, grain movement, and aerial application of fungicides. Corn silking or beyond reached 87%, 12 days ahead of the previous year and three days ahead of the five-year average. Corn in the dough stage reached 23%, 10 days ahead of the previous year and four days ahead of the average. Corn condition rated 77% good to excellent. Soybeans blooming reached 85% just two weeks ahead of last year and six days ahead of average. Soybeans setting pods reached 50%, just two weeks ahead of last year and five days ahead of average. Soybean condition rated 76% good to excellent. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig commented on the latest report, stating some parts of the drought region did receive much needed rainfall, and forecasts show that Iowa should expect seasonal temperatures and additional chances of isolated storms throughout this week.