Agronomists in the corn belt region, including those in iowa and illinois, have shared a one-word summary of june's impact on the corn crop. The region is also experiencing issues with tar spot, with cases confirmed in several states, including michigan and minnesota, and spreading to multiple counties in iowa. The situation with crops in neighboring states, such as nebraska and south dakota, is also being reported on, with south dakota's water quality buffer program receiving a significant funding boost.