Cedar Rapids Weather
Despite Some Rain, Iowa Fields Still Need Moisture
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Topsoil in more than half of Iowa's fields still needs more rain to reach adequate levels.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says in Monday's weekly report that topsoil in 54 percent of Iowa's field rated very short or short of adequate moisture. The east-central part of the state was the driest, with 78 percent of the topsoil moisture rated short to very short. The USDA says 68 percent of the corn crop, which is silking in most parts of the state, is in good or excellent condition. The soybean crop is rated 63 percent good to excellent. The USDA report says 98 percent of the state's oat crop has headed, which is nearly three weeks ahead of normal progression. |
What's On KCRG
|
Conversation Guidelines
Be Kind
Don't use abusive, offensive, threatening, racist, vulgar or sexually-oriented language.
Don't attack someone personally. Keep it civil and be responsible.
Share Knowledge
Be truthful. Share what you know and what you are passionate about.
What more do you want to learn? Keep it simple.
Stay focused
Promote lively and healthy debate. Stay on topic. Ask questions and give feedback on the story's topic.
Report Trouble
Help us maintain a quality comment section by reporting comments that are offensive. If you see a comment that is offensive, or you feel violates our guidelines, simply click on the "x" to the far right of the comment to report it.
read the full guidelines here »
Commenting will be disabled on stories dealing with the following subject matter: Crime, sexual abuse, property fires, automobile accidents, Amber Alerts, Operation Quickfinds and suicides.
Most Popular