SE Iowa crop update

USDA statistics show 93% of corn in Southeast Iowa is in the ground, while 60% of the crop has emerged. The federal agency's report indicates 21% of soybeans have emerged while 67% have been planted. Corn planting was delayed in some areas as due to wet weather, prompting more soybeans. State Climatologist Harry Hilaker says last week's weather was welcomed by southeast Iowa farmers as temperatures were more than 5 degrees above average, and rainfall was well below normal.