Crop Report: Sioux Center Records Iowa’s Highest Weekly Rainfall
Northwest Iowa received some of the state’s heaviest rainfall last week, with Sioux Center recording 3.05 inches as farmers continued chopping silage and preparing for harvest. The Iowa Crop Progress […]
CROP REPORT: Rock Rapids Records Iowa’s Highest Weekly Rainfall as Crops Continue to Develop
Northwest Iowa received some of the state’s heaviest rainfall during the final full week of August as warmer-than-normal conditions helped push corn and soybean development. The weekly Iowa Crop Progress […]
Crop Report: Northwest Iowa Receives Welcome Rain as State Records Wettest Week of Growing Season
Northwest Iowa received welcome rainfall last week as several storm systems crossed the region and Iowa recorded its wettest week of the 2026 growing season. While most northwest Iowa totals […]
Northwest Iowa Misses Drought Relief Despite Wet Week Statewide
Much of Iowa received more than twice its normal rainfall during the latest reporting week, but western and Northwest Iowa did not receive enough moisture to improve drought conditions. The […]
Strong Iowa Crop Ratings Continue as Northwest Misses Heavier Rain
Iowa’s corn and soybean crops remain in mostly strong condition, but much of Northwest Iowa missed the heavier rainfall that fell elsewhere during the latest reporting week. The USDA’s Iowa […]
This Week’s Crop Progress & Condition Report
Soil moisture remains high as corn and soybeans move towards maturity.
Northwest Iowa Crops Advance Amid Favorable Conditions
Farmers across Northwest Iowa made steady progress last week as warm weather and scattered showers created nearly five full days suitable for fieldwork, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress […]
Crop Conditions Hold Strong as Moisture Levels Remain High
Northwest Iowa corn and soybeans lead state in development.
USDA’s Latest Crop Progress and Condition Report
Northwest Iowa crops are progressing steadily, with soybeans leading the charge and overall crop conditions remaining favorable, according to the USDA’s latest Crop Progress and Condition report released July 7. […]
Northwest Iowa Crops Bloom Ahead of Statewide Pace as Soil Conditions Hold Steady
Farmers in Northwest Iowa are seeing encouraging signs in their fields as corn and soybean development continues to outpace statewide averages. Despite recent rains limiting fieldwork, the region remains in […]