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DES MOINES – The harvest has shifted into high gear, but just how well it is progressing is a mystery thanks to the logjam in Washington, D.C.

Information from the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report, usually released weekly by the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service through November, was not available due to the federal government shutdown.

“Corn and soybean harvest is in full swing thanks to the warm and dry weather,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “Showers early in the week may temporarily park some combines, but we welcome the moisture to reduce the dust and fire risks. With forecasts indicating a gradual warm-up this week and above-average temperatures expected to continue through mid-October, we can expe

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