Harvest neared completion in Iowa despite only 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending November 20, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork was limited due to snow and cold temperatures, but included applying soil amendments such as anhydrous, manure, and lime. 

Topsoil moisture condition rated 17 percent very short, 35 percent short, 47 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 24 percent very short, 38 percent short, 37 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus.

Harvest of the corn for grain crop reached 97 percent completion. Moisture content of field corn harvested for grain remained at 16 percent. 

Livestock were mostly in good shape with calves weaned and cattle out feeding on stalks.