Iowa farmers behind on harvest as wet September comes to close
Iowa farmers are behind on their harvest due to a wet September. USDA reports show only 3% of soybeans and 5% of corn have been harvested, significantly lower than typical seasonal progress.
In typical years, according to crop progress and condition reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmers have harvested about 10% of corn acres and 15% or more of soybean acres by the end of September. The latest USDA report, however, shows just 3% of soybean acres and 5% of corn acres have been harvested […]
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