The 2023 growing season in Iowa has been challenging for many areas of the state. For much of the state, it has been hotter than normal with the accumulation of growing degree days (GDDs) well above normal. Chariton is a good example of this. Beginning in early May, the accumulation of GDDs at the Chariton weather site began to rise above the 30-year average (Normal) and has stayed above normal throughout the growing season...