By Andi Anderson
Iowa's agricultural fields are progressing well, according to the USDA’s latest Crop Progress and Condition Report for the week ending June 8, 2025.
Despite varied rainfall across the state, farmers had an average of 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork, including hay cutting and crop spraying.
Topsoil moisture was rated 71% adequate and 4% surplus, while subsoil moisture was 64% adequate. These levels are helping support strong crop conditions. Corn emergence reached 92%, slightly behind the five-year average but ahead of last year. Corn condition improved, with 85% rated good to excellent.
Soybeans also showed impressive progress, with 97% planted and 88% emerged — 10 days ahead of 2024 and 4 days ahead of average. Soybean conditions were slightly down but still strong, rated 80% good to excellent. Oats are nearly all emerged, with 53% headed and 10% turning color.
The hay season is also underway, with 77% of the first alfalfa cutting completed and some farmers beginning the second. Hay condition rated 82% good to excellent, while pastures dipped slightly to 70% good to excellent.
The weekly weather summary reported statewide rainfall averaging 1.26 inches, with heavier totals in western Iowa. Severe weather brought tornadoes and wind damage in some areas, including Sioux and Lee counties.
Temperatures averaged 66.3°F, slightly below normal, with highs reaching 94°F and lows dipping to 44°F.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said that warm weather ahead should further support crop growth. “The warmer weather and possible showers in the forecast this week should give the corn and soybeans a lift,” he stated.
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