Weather Forecast & Climate Updates • Hot and dry conditions ahead with temperatures in low-mid 90s and heat index values in mid-upper 90s • 8-14 day outlook shows continued warmth into late September with slight chance for above normal precipitation • ENSO update: 71% chance of La Niña transition October-December, signaling potential warm and dry fall/winter This Week's Weather Recap • Chilly temperatures that felt great after a hot summer • Mostly dry conditions with under 0.4 inches for most of the state • First freeze of season recorded at Stanley, Iowa (32°F on September 7th) Specialty Crop Impacts • Pumpkins: Strong auction prices ($5-10 vs typical $2-3) but poor growing season with fruit set issues • Cucumbers: Cold damage causing unmarketable scarring at Featherstone Farm • Melons: Season ended 6+ weeks early, creating H-2A labor contract challenges for growers • Watermelons: Poor year especially in low-lying areas due to fruit rot • Flowers: Mixed reports - Rose Farm had great year, others experienced delays • Honey production: Drastically reduced to 1/5 of expected yields, indicating widespread pollinator issues Historical Weather Note • September 11, 1917: Earliest freeze on record hit eastern Iowa with temperatures as low as 30°F, causing considerable damage to corn, potatoes, and other late crops Coming Next Week • Summer Glory Index results and fall foliage outlook Podcast summary generated using Claude.ai

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