As of Sunday, corn silking in Iowa reached 68 percent, 1 day behind last year, but 2 days ahead of the 5-year average.
Corn crop at the dough stage reached 18 percent, 2 days ahead of last year, and 5 days ahead of the 5-year average.
Corn condition was rated at 75 percent good to excellent.
The latest Iowa Crop Report from the USDA also shows that the soybean crop blooming reached 69 percent, 5 days behind last year, but equal to the 5-year average.
Soybeans setting pods reached 25 percent, 2 days behind last year, and 1 day behind the 5-year average.
Soybean condition was 74 percent good to excellent.
