Warm, and continued dry conditions allowed Iowa farmers 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending September 14, 2025, according to the USDA. Topsoil moisture condition rated 4 percent very short, 22 percent short, 65 percent adequate and 9 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 2 percent very short, 18 percent short, 71 percent adequate and 9 percent surplus.

Ninety percent of corn was dented or beyond, 5 days ahead of last year and 1 day ahead of the five-year average. Forty-eight percent of corn has matured, 4 days ahead of last year and 3 days ahead of average. Corn condition rated 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 16 percent fair, 59 percent good and 20 percent excellent.

Soybeans coloring advanced to 73 percent, 2 days ahead of last year and 1 day ahead of average. Thirty-five percent of soybeans were dropping leaves. Soybean condition rated 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 20 percent fair, 57 percent good and 18 percent excellent.

Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB