Farmers reporting Feedback From the Field last week said corn crops over all improved, though conditions were not as strong as reported by USDA in its Monday progress updates. But growers voiced concerns about heavy rains in many areas, particularly on soybean fields that were only barely rated above average.

“Finally got rain in our area this week - almost 4 inches," wrote a producer southeast of Des Moines who said both corn and soybeans were in excellent shape. “Went from dry to water standing in places.”

Another Iowa farm, this one northeast of Omaha, also got 4 inches. While corn was rated excellent, soybeans were only fair, after a wet, grey week. “Many bean fields have not been sprayed weeds are getting above label,” was the worry.

“Losing acres and yield daily,” warned another Iowa grower who received 10 inches of rain near the Minnesota border.

Farmers east of the Mississippi River dealt with challenging conditions all spring in many areas, with summer also starting problematic. Too much rain was an issue for some.

“Would have rated both corn and beans excellent before the heavy rains as we have ponds in some fields with more rain in the forecast,” wrote a grower near I-80 in Illinois.

But other producers who were dry in the I-70 corridor from western Illinois to Kansas, received disappointing coverage.

“If we don't get a rain this week, we can kiss some corn goodbye,” said a Missouri producer in the central part of the Show-Me state where some fields were starting to tassel.

What’s happening out your way? Click this Feedback From The Field link to rate crops in your area and provide comments about your fields. We’ll update reports frequently with the interactive map below that lets you see what other growers are saying around the country. Click the box in the upper left-hand corner to bring up the weekly index; scroll down to see the most current week

Follow along with the season here:

Feedback From the Field - June 18, 2018 - Corn ratings slip after a hot week with hit-or-miss rains.

Feedback From the Field - June 11, 2018 - Corn improves but weekend rains could be crucial.

Feedback From the Field - June 4, 2018 - Crop conditions hold steady, but not as strong as USDA’s ratings.

Feedback From the Field - May 21, 2018 - Will corn planting progress meet the market’s models?

Feedback From the Field - May 14, 2018 - Planting progress hit or miss in the second week of May.

Feedback From the Field - May 7, 2018 - Growers make rapid planting progress outside the far north.

Feedback From the Field - May 2, 2018 - Some growers welcome this week’s rains.

Feedback From The Field - April 30, 2018 - More growers get into the field over the weekend.

Feedback From The Field - April 23, 2018 - April ending with cold, wet conditions stalling planting.

Feedback From The Field - April 19, 2018 - Rain, snow, fires and mud – this spring has it all.

Feedback From The Field - April 18, 2018 - Welcome to springtime in the Midwest.

Feedback From The Field - April 16, 2018 - Interactive tool helps growers share conditions.