Northwest Iowa Soybean Harvest Well Underway

combine soybeansNorthwest Iowa — The combines are busy in the soybean fields here in northwest Iowa, as harvest season is in full swing.

Joel DeJong is a Field Agronomist with Iowa State University Extension, and he says the farmers he’s talked to are very optimistic about this year’s soybean harvest.

He says that the September weather we’ve experienced has been very positive for area crops.

DeJong says the percentage of the soybean harvest that has been completed varies by neighborhood.

As the harvest continues, remember to watch for implements on the roadways as you travel around the area this fall.

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