DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 6, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says warm and dry conditions have allowed corn and soybean harvest to progress quickly across the state.
“Showers early this week may briefly pause harvest, but the moisture will help reduce dust and fire risk,” said Naig. “With above-average temperatures expected through mid-October, harvest should continue at a strong pace.”
According to State Climatologist Justin Glisan, Iowa experienced summer-like weather last week, with temperatures 12 to 16 degrees above normal and an average of 72°F. Rainfall was scarce statewide, with only a few locations reporting light precipitation.
Muscatine recorded the week’s high temperature at 93°F, while Osage and Spencer saw lows of 41°F. Windy and dry conditions late in the week raised fire concerns, though only minimal rainfall was reported across western Iowa.