Mapping out rain totals in the top corn-growing states
USDA Here’s a closer look at the precipitation that impacted planting progress in the top corn-growing states the week of April 19 to 25. Iowa “We’ve seen improvement in drought conditions across western Iowa,” said Secretary Naig. “Colder temperatures and some late-season snow slowed farmers down last week. However, recent weather patterns have allowed more farmers to get into the fields and a warm and windy forecast should ramp up field activities in the coming days.” The northwest corner of the state received some precipitation, but not enough to move it out of the se...