Iowa Crop Progress Report July 2026
Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The reports provide essential data for agricultural commodity markets, influencing price expectations for corn, soybeans, and oats. Favorable crop conditions may ease supply concerns, while weather risks remain a factor for future yields.
The United States — United States Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, released weekly crop progress and condition reports for United States — Iowa during July 2026. The reports detail crop development stages, soil moisture conditions, and weather summaries. Key highlights include: after a period of heavy rainfall in early July (8-11 inches in 36 hours in central United States — Iowa), conditions shifted to warmer and drier weather. Corn silking reached 38% by July 12, ahead of last year, and corn condition was rated 78% good to excellent. Soybeans blooming reached 56%, also ahead of last year, with soybean condition at 74% good to excellent. Oats condition was 81% good to excellent. Soil moisture levels were generally adequate, though some areas remained short. The reports also noted impacts from flooding and the need for timely rains during the critical pollination period.
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