IARN – Iowa’s corn and soybean crops have had their fair share of bumps this season, from disease pressure to stretches of unfavorable weather. Even so, fields across much of the state are holding up better than expected, and in many cases better than average. That resiliency stands in contrast to what’s being seen in other growing regions, where crop ratings have slipped and harvest is already shaping up to be more of a struggle. USDA’s latest update underscores the divide, showing Iowa in relatively strong shape while much of the nation works to overcome setbacks.
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