Iowa’s Drought Turning Around | Des Moines News

Iowa’s drought situation is improving, with most of the state now drought-free after recent storms, but ten percent—mostly in the north and west—still faces moderate drought, especially in the northwest where dry June conditions linger under a possible September drought watch. Moderate drought already stresses crops like corn and soybeans, risking pod abortion and lower yields. While the next week looks calm with sunny skies, July temperatures are forecast to soar into the 90s, demanding continued vigilance. The U.S. Drought Monitor updates every Thursday, showing 69% of Iowa drought-free, 21% abnormally dry, and 10% in moderate drought. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d713be8b8920e442