Iowa Corn 92% Emerged as of June 7, 2026

What changed

Iowa corn emergence reached 92% for the week ending June 7, 2026, according to USDA NASS Quick Stats. Two weeks prior, the same report had the state at 72% emerged. That 20-point move in a two-week window signals that conditions across much of the state allowed corn to push through at a steady clip.

Why it matters

Emergence pace is one of the earliest checkpoints for how the growing season is shaping up. At 92% emerged by early June, the bulk of Iowa's corn crop is up and out of the ground, which means most fields are past the vulnerable pre-emergence window. Growers still watching late-planted or replanted acres will want to keep an eye on how those fields catch up, but the statewide picture shows the crop moving along.

What to watch next

• The next USDA crop progress report will show whether Iowa closes the remaining gap toward full emergence and how early condition ratings look.
• County-level variability could matter — statewide 92% can mask pockets where wet spots or replanting kept emergence behind.
• Early-season crop condition ratings (good-to-excellent percentage) typically start appearing in the weekly reports around this time and are worth watching as the next indicator of crop health.

Source notes

• USDA NASS Quick Stats — Iowa corn progress, week ending June 7, 2026. View data