Crop condition dips slightly as Iowa farmers face another wet week

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 448

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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After one of the wettest Septembers on record, corn and soybean conditions are dipping slightly as farmers have had scarce opportunities to harvest, according to the latest crop progress and condition report.

Corn condition rated 72% good to excellent for the Sept. 28 through Oct. 4 reporting period, a 3 percentage point decline from the previous reporting period. Soybeans rated 70% good to excellent for the period, marking a 4 percentage …

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