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USDA crop report has 83% of Iowa corn and soybeans good to excellent

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 16th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Iowa’s top crops are faring well, according to the latest report from U.S. Department of Agriculture. Eighty-three percent of both the state’s corn and soybean crops are rated in good to excellent condition.The USDA report released Monday states above normal rain allowed Iowa farmers to work the fields an average of just four-and-a-half days last week.

(Radio Iowa)