The rain is finally coming down here, but the question is, will it be enough to save the harvest?
After going months without any significant rainfall, Furlin has seen 4 inches in two weeks.
It’s nice for soil conservation, but Furlin says it’s too little, too late for this year’s harvest.
Let’s revisit some staggering numbers.
Furlin says last year, he harvested 185 bushels of corn per acre, and it was a down year.
But when you’re faced with the worst drought in 30 years, Furlin says you take rain when you can get it.
"And this will get us to start going into next year."
No, it hasn’t been an easy summer for southern Iowa farmers, but this is a welcome sight.
"We could still use some rain," Furlin said.
"You’re not out of the woods, but the days are looking brighter."