Crop conditions fall as Iowa remains dry
Posted: Jul 03, 2012 7:11 AM
Updated: Jul 03, 2012 7:11 AM
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Crops conditions in Iowa have declined as the state remains dry despite some much-needed rain.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says in Monday's weekly report that 62% of the corn crop is in good to excellent condition. A week ago, it was 68%. Fifty-nine percent of soybeans are in good shape, down from 63% a week ago.
The USDA says 73% of topsoil and subsoil levels are dry. South-central Iowa is the driest with 91% of topsoil running short or very short.
Storms brought rain to the middle of the state on Friday along with hail and strong winds. Rain fell on southeast Iowa late Saturday and Sunday.
The statewide average rainfall for the week was 0.25 inches. The normal is over an inch.
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