Across the Corn Belt, cool, dry weather follows a widespread rain event. Nationally, less than one-eighth of the corn (12%) and soybeans (11%) were rated in very poor to poor condition on August 19, but those numbers stood at 44 and 37%, respectively, in Missouri. Still, recent soil moisture improvements in the southwestern Corn Belt have benefited later-developing summer crops and have begun to revive pastures.
On the Plains, rangeland, pastures, and immature summer crops are generally benefiting from recent soil moisture improvements.
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