Latest Iowa Crop Report released

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As of Sunday, corn silking in Iowa reached 96 percent.

The latest Iowa Crop Report from the USDA shows that 69 percent of the corn crop has reached the dough stage or beyond, 1 day behind last year, but 2 days ahead of the 5-year average.

17 percent of the corn crop has reached the dent stage, 4 days behind last year but 3 days ahead of the average.

Corn condition was rated 77 percent good to excellent.

94 percent of the soybeans were blooming, equal to the 5-year average. Soybeans setting pods reached 74 percent, 5 days behind last year and 2 days behind the average.

Soybean condition was rated 77 percent good to excellent.

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