IARN — The weather has been near perfect for getting the harvest rolling in the state of Iowa. Corn and soybeans both are coming out of the fields and heading into bins and elevators around the region. However, the weather conditions have given us an interesting situation as we head into the fall. Speculation is no longer allowed, it’s all down to facts as we get those crops out. The West has been dry, and the east has been wet. Were those late crops able to withstand the drought because of the wet soil? Now is when we’re going to find out.
We had the chance to talk with Iowa agriculture secretary Mike Naig. The secretary talked about what he expects to see, and what he is also hearing from farmers as they get the combines rolling.
For more on this story visit the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network.
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