Northwest Iowa Crop Conditions

Crop Conditions

Northwest of Storm Lake

Counties of: Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, Sioux

Past Weeks Rainfall: 0 to 2 inch
Soil Moisture: Varies by location, western side could use a rain
Temperature: Warmer than average
Crop Progress: Crops are growing quickly with warm weather

Corn

Crop Stage: 4 to 18 inches (V3 to V5)
Yield Potential: Average

Soybean

Crop Stage: 2 to 6 inches
Yield Potential: Average

Corn Market

Current Prices: $2.92 /bu
Fall Prices: $3.30 /bu
Past Weeks Trend: 8 cents higher last week

Soybean Market

Current Prices: $8.09/bu
Fall Prices: $7.86/bu
Past Weeks Trend: 22 cents higher last week

Comments:

Chad Husman AFM

Hot temperatures are pushing crops to grow quickly after a slow start in May. This time of year is always impressive to see how fast the crops can grow (especially corn). We’ve already had multiple days with highs at or above 90 degrees. This heat can quickly stress crops especially in an extended dry spell or crops with underdeveloped roots. The
western side of this territory has been short on rainfall lately. The two week out look shows above average temps and below average rainfall, so that’s something to keep an eye on.

Corn generally looks good in this area. Some fields are a little uneven but almost no major issues. The smaller corn is still transitioning from the seminal root system to the nodal roots. Once that process is finished, corn should really improve quickly ifconditions are favorable.

Soybeans are benefiting from warmer weather also. Most are around 5 inches tall at this point. They prefer drier weather this time of year compared to corn, so they may have an advantage this year. Most fields will need to be sprayed for weeds in the next two week.

Crop Update Achives

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