date:Jul 25, 2013
ped in parts of the western Corn Belt, one area where dryness has begun to raise concerns, were heavier than forecasted, WxRisk.com said.
Rains of 1 inch or more were common went and north of Des Moines in Iowa, the top corn and soybean producing state, with rains of 2-4 inches east of Fort Dodge, the weather service said.
Looking ahead, while weather models have shifted rains further south heading into August, leaving most of the Midwest and upper Plains with dry outlooks, temperatures are ver