Kaldenberg is hoping for at least an average crop, which would be around 140-160 bushels per acre.

“I think the corn will be decent, not outstanding by any means, but decent,” Black said. “Maybe 130-140 bushels per acre.”

Farmers also worry about production costs.

“When you look at the production cost of corn and soybeans this year compared to last year, it is 35 percent higher,” Wells said. “There is a lot more money invested this year in production costs per acre.”

“We really need 85 degree days for two to three weeks, with sunshine and some drying days to get the crops to grow more,” Kaldenberg said.

Scott Niles can be reached at (641) 683-5360 or via e-mail at sjniles@mchsi.com.