September rain delayed harvest, but early October reports point to good yields despite grain quality and stalk standability concerns.

After weeks of waiting for dry weather, Iowa farmers are finally putting combines in the field and getting their first real look at this year’s crop.

September’s near-record rainfall has created challenges with grain quality, moisture and stalk standability, but early reports suggest an average to above-average corn and soybean crop.

In southwest Iowa, Cass County Farm Bureau member Jake Steinbeck of Griswold reports soybean harvest as “phenomenal” despite purple staining and some mold. “Yield has been amazing,” he...