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June 12, 2025Content Author
On June 11 parts of Palo Alto, Kossuth, and Hancock counties experienced hail damage.
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June 12, 2025Content AuthorKey PointsWarmth is on the way; be aware of chances for extreme heat and keep an eye on livestock. An active pattern is expected in the next 7 days in Iowa, with widespread precipitation forecasted. Past weather
Fairly widespread precipitation fell across Iowa at the beginning of June. Approximately 80% of the state received at least 0.5 inches of rain on June 3rd. Localized areas received greater amounts of rain where thunderstorms popped up.
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June 12, 2025Content Author
While it is true that soybean can germinate with cool soil temperatures (36F to 39F) at planting, the optimum temperature is 65F. Soybean need three things for growth, those are moisture, heat, and sucrose.

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