•Historical weather note: Unusually cool weather and frost reported in parts of Iowa on June 21-22, 1902. • Recent weather highlights: Southeast Iowa has been experiencing dryness, reflected in the drought monitor. Northern Iowa has received about 2 inches of rain in the last two weeks. High wind events caused damage to greenhouses and tunnels in northeastern Iowa. • Weather forecast: Unsettled pattern with chances of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures in the 90s expected early next week. Northern Iowa may see 3-5 inches of rain in the next 36 hours. At least an inch of rain expected statewide. • Recent weather events: Dryness in southeastern Iowa High wind events in northeastern Iowa damaging farm structures Large hail in western Iowa • Climate outlook: Warmer than average temperatures predicted for the next 6-14 days and through September. Mixed precipitation signals: wetter in short-term July may end up being downgraded to "equal chances" • Crop and pest updates: Japanese beetles are starting to appear. Powdery mildew affecting peas. Black raspberries are highly productive this year. Strawberry season is ending; time for field renovation. Downy mildew affecting some sunflowers Leaf hoppers causing damage to various crops Sweet corn expected around second week of July for many growers Garlic scapes affected by anthracnose Imported cabbage worm moths and damage observed on brassicas. Sap beetles seen in peonies and Napa cabbage. • Irrigation systems are being set up due to drier conditions and warmer forecasts. Summary created using Claude.ai and Perplexity.ai

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