Iowa farmers behind on harvest as wet September comes to close

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 527

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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In typical years, according to crop progress and condition reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmers have harvested about 10% of corn acres and 15% or more of soybean acres by the end of September. The latest USDA report, however, shows just 3% of soybean acres and 5% of corn acres have been harvested in Iowa.

Farmers have had few days to get out in the field, as the state has …

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