July ended with hot temperatures and record high dew point temperatures, according to a weekly weather report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Image © iStock - PeterHermesFurianGlisan reported that temperatures tapered off late in the week, despite sitting in the “unseasonably warm” category for most of the reporting period. Corn condition rated 80% good to excellent and soybean condition was 78% good to excellent for the reporting period. Nearly 90% of soybeans acres are blooming in Iowa, putting the crop on pace with the 2025 soybean crop. Average temperatures across the state were between 1 and 3 degrees warmer during July 2026 than the normal.