Getting timely rainfalls in July and August are critical for corn and soy production in Iowa. Some places in the southern plains have had crop failures this year because of the lack of rain and blistering heat. In Iowa, most places have seen timely rainfalls so far this summer. The featured chart presents the longest period during July and August in between quarter of an inch and half inch rainfalls for Ames. It is remarkable to note the lack of many above long term average periods during the past 20 years. This year looks to continue this trend of not seeing long periods of dry weather.

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