73% of the corn crop in Iowa had reached the dough stage or beyond as of Sunday, August 12th nine days ahead of the five year average. Corn dented was at 22%, nine days ahead of last year.
The latest crop report from the USDA shows the corn condition rated 75% good to excellent.
96% of the soybean crop in Iowa was blooming with 89% setting pods, over a week ahead of both last year and the average.
Soybean condition declined slightly to 72% good to excellent.