DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.

“We give thanks for yet another bountiful harvest across Iowa, despite many challenges including a wet spring, a dry fall and some challenging severe weather. Record or near record yields and production for both corn and soybeans, combined with commodity prices not keeping up with costs, amplifies the continual need to build and expand markets locally, domestically and internationally,” said Secretary Naig. “As Iowans gather around the table this Thanksgiving, I encourage you to think about the farmers that made that meal possible and the work they do every single day. We have much to be thankful for here in Iowa. We are truly blessed to live in the greatest state in the greatest nation, and to be a part of Iowa agriculture.”

The weekly report is also available on the USDA’s website at nass.usda.gov.

Crop Report
Rain along with snow showers in the North East and North Central parts of Iowa resulted in an average of 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending November 24, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities slowed down this week with reports of fall tillage, and fertilizer and manure applications wrapping up.

Topsoil moisture condition rated 8 percent very short, 26 percent short, 64 percent adequate and 2 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 14 percent very short, 41 percent short, 44 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus.

Corn harvested for grain is virtually complete.