Iowa farmers had 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 8, 2025, according to the USDA. Topsoil moisture condition rated 4 percent very short, 21 percent short, 71 percent adequate and 4 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 5 percent very short, 28 percent short, 64 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus.

Corn emerged reached 92 percent, 4 days ahead of last year’s pace but 2 days behind normal. Corn condition rated 85 percent good to excellent, up 1 percentage point from last week.

Ninety-seven percent of the expected soybean crop has been planted with 88 percent emerged. Soybean emergence was 10 days ahead of last year and 4 days ahead of normal. Soybean condition rated 80 percent good to excellent, down 1 percentage point from last week.

Emergence of the oat crop is nearly complete, with 53 percent headed and 10 percent turning color. Oat condition rated 84 percent good to excellent.

Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB