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Mid July weather forecast favorable for crop development in Iowa
As the calendar approaches the midway point of July the weather forecast appears to be lining up to provide near ideal conditions for a critical segment of the growing season. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the 8-to-14 day outlook for July 15th-21st shows a weather pattern very favorable for crop development in Iowa. Rippey says that moisture is needed for crop growth at this point of year because of the amount of evaporation taking place. He adds that rainfall during the reproductive...