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.

“Wet conditions persisted last week, with much of the state receiving above-average rainfall. This month is on track to go down as one of the warmest and wettest Septembers on record for the state of Iowa,” said Secretary Naig. “As we move into October, warm weather is expected to continue, and we may finally get a break from the rain. Farmers are eager to harvest their crops and will be ready to get combines rolling as soon as the fields dry out.”

Crop Report

There were 1.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 27, 2026. This is 5.1 days less than last year, when there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture condition rated 2 percent short, 59 percent adequate, and 39 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 8 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and 27 percent surplus. Ninety-seven percent of corn reached the dent stage, which is unchanged from last year. Seventy-two percent of corn has reached maturity, which is 6 percentage points behind last year. Five percent of corn has been harvested, which is 9 percentage points behind last year. Corn condition rated 75 percent good to excellent. Sixty-two percent of soybeans are dropping leaves, which is 18 percentage points behind last year. Three percent of soybeans have been harvested, which is 12 percentage points behind last year. Soybean condition rated 74 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition rated 70 percent good to excellent.

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