Sporadic rain last week in Michigan prevented farmers from getting a jump on fieldwork.
Williamston’s Scott Turner tells Brownfield soils have been too cool and wet for major planting progress.
“Right now on corn and soybeans, we’re 5 to 10 percent planted,” he shares. “Our goal is to start the last week of April. We’re satisfied where we’re at, but if we don’t get going pretty soon, then we’re going to feel like we’re getting behind.”
The USDA says corn is now four percent planted and soybeans are at even percent, ahead of last year and in line with the average.
