DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.
“Thunderstorms over the weekend brought isolated reports of hail and straight-line winds, but also much-needed rainfall across northern Iowa. This week, a heat dome will push temperatures into the 90s. Daytime highs and overnight lows could run more than 10 degrees above average for late June and early July. The warm summer weather will give the crops a boost,” said Secretary Naig. “As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday with community events, backyard barbecues and fireworks, we’re reminded that agriculture has always been central to our nation’s story. Our farmers have helped feed, fuel and sustain America since its founding, and they will continue to play a vital role in our nation’s strength, security and prosperity for the next 250 years.”
Crop Report
Farmers had 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 28, 2026. This is 2.7 days more than last year, when there were 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture condition rated 2 percent very short, 19 percent short, 69 percent adequate, and 10 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 3 percent very short, 21 percent short, 67 percent adequate, and 9 percent surplus.
Corn silking in Iowa reached 1 percent, which is 2 percentage points behind last year. Corn condition rated 78 percent good to excellent. Soybeans emerged reached 99 percent, which is 1 percentage point ahead of last year. Soybeans blooming reached 18 percent, which is 3 percentage points behind last year. Soybeans setting pods reached 1 percent, which is 3 percentage points behind last year. Soybean condition rated 75 percent good to excellent. Oats headed reached 94 percent, which is 5 percentage points ahead of last year. Oats condition rated 81 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition rated 77 percent good to excellent.
The weekly report is also available on the USDA’s website at https://www.nass.usda.gov/.
