In the latest Crop Progress Report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, colder than normal temperatures but dry weather left farmers with 6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending November 5. Fieldwork included harvesting corn and soybeans, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, baling stalks, and hauling manure.

Topsoil moisture condition rated 15 percent very short, 40 percent short, 44 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 27 percent very short, 43 percent short, 29 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus.

C0rn harvested for grain reached 89 percent statewide, one day ahead of last year and 10 days ahead of the five-year average. Moisture content of field corn harvested for grain was at 16 percent. Soybeans harvested reached 97 percent, on pace with last year but 9 days ahead of the average.

Livestock reports included calves being weaned and cattle being turned out onto stalk fields. To view the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report in its entirety, click here.