Dry conditions allowed 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork for Iowa farmers during the week ending September 28th. 

According to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, the warm temperatures also quickly advanced crop maturity. Fieldwork included harvesting corn and soybeans.  

Topsoil moisture conditions in southeast Iowa rated 23% very short, 43% short, 33% adequate, and 1%surplus. Subsoil moisture condition was 14% very short, 48% short, 37% adequate, and 1% surplus.