DES MOINES — Precipitation, heaviest in the western third of the state, limited farmers to 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sunday, according to the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report.

Some fields started to dry out while low spots still had ponding. Field activities included harvesting oats and hay as conditions allowed.

The report was released Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

“After a soggy and muggy start to the Iowa State Fair, temperatures and humidity eased, making for a more pleasant first Sunday of the event,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig . "Unfortunately, there are parts of the state, especially in eastern Iowa, that are also dealing with localized flooding from several waves o

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