•Historical weather note:

• Unusually cool weather and frost reported in parts of Iowa on June 21-22, 1902.

• Recent weather highlights:

• Southeast Iowa has been experiencing dryness, reflected in the drought monitor.
• Northern Iowa has received about 2 inches of rain in the last two weeks.
• High wind events caused damage to greenhouses and tunnels in northeastern Iowa.

• Weather forecast:

• Unsettled pattern with chances of showers and thunderstorms.
• Temperatures in the 90s expected early next week.
• Northern Iowa may see 3-5 inches of rain in the next 36 hours.
• At least an inch of rain expected statewide.

• Recent weather events:

• Dryness in southeastern Iowa
• High wind events in northeastern Iowa damaging farm structures
• Large hail in western Iowa

• Climate outlook:

• Warmer than average temperatures predicted for the next 6-14 days and through September.
• Mixed precipitation signals: wetter in short-term
• July may end up being downgraded to "equal chances"

• Crop and pest updates:

• Japanese beetles are starting to appear.
• Powdery mildew affecting peas.
• Black raspberries are highly productive this year.
• Strawberry season is ending; time for field renovation.
• Downy mildew affecting some sunflowers
• Leaf hoppers causing damage to various crops
• Sweet corn expected around second week of July for many growers
• Garlic scapes affected by anthracnose
• Imported cabbage worm moths and damage observed on brassicas.
• Sap beetles seen in peonies and Napa cabbage.

• Irrigation systems are being set up due to drier conditions and warmer forecasts.

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