By Andi Anderson
Iowa farmers had 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 15, 2025, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Despite damaging hail and strong winds in northern Iowa, most areas continued cutting hay, side dressing, and spraying crops.
Topsoil moisture was reported at 70% adequate, with 22% short and 5% very short. Subsoil moisture followed similar trends, with 60% adequate, 29% short, and 7% very short.
Corn emergence reached 97%, on pace with the five-year average and ahead of last year. Corn condition was rated 84% good to excellent, with just 2% rated poor or very poor.
Soybeans also saw strong progress, with 93% emerged—one week ahead of 2024 and two days ahead of the five-year norm. Soybean condition rated 80% good to excellent.
Iowa’s oat crop reached 69% headed, with 19% turning color. Oat conditions were also positive, with 84% rated good to excellent.
Alfalfa hay harvest is progressing quickly, with 88% of the first cutting complete and 16% of the second cutting underway. Hay condition was rated 82% good to excellent. Pasture conditions remained solid, with 69% in good to excellent shape.
No significant livestock issues were reported during the week, and most areas continue to manage moisture levels adequately.
Despite recent weather setbacks, Iowa’s crops and forage remain on track, showing strong conditions as summer advances.
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Categories: Iowa, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Alfalfa, Weather