Iowa Crop Progress & Condition Report – September 14

The corn harvest has started in Iowa. 

This week’s Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA on Monday shows two percent of the corn has been picked – that’s one percentage point behind last year. Eighty-nine percent of corn reached the dent stage, which is on par with last year. Thirty-eight percent of corn has reached maturity, which is 7 percentage points behind last year. 

Corn condition is rated 76 percent good to excellent, with soybean condition rated 74 percent good to excellent. Twenty-two percent of soybeans are dropping leaves, which is 10 percentage points behind last year. 

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says a wet week ahead may limit fieldwork across much of the state, but he notes farmers will likely use the opportunity to tackle other important work, including getting equipment ready for harvest.

Our KMCH “Bring Me My Lunch” contest kicks off in two weeks on Monday, September 28th – so farmers, you’re welcome to get entered for your chance to win lunch delivered right to your farm or field this harvest season. To sign up, give us a call at 927-6249 or go to https://kmch.com/contests/bring-me-my-lunch/.