The weather has caused delays in corn and soybean planting in Indiana.
Farmers have planted about 96% of the state’s corn crop, with only 89% of the crop having emerged. Both of those percentages are behind the state’s five-year averages.
Agronomists say corn in the northern portion of the state is looking really good, but that’s not the case statewide.
Many areas have had too much rain, causing uneven fields and yellowing.
Indiana’s soybeans are not any better off at 93% planted and 85% emerged, also behind their five-year averages.
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“There is some excitement in the air. Prices certainly have not been good, but the producer is excited...”
“The producer is excited about planting. He’s not excited about these prices.”
“Very uncertain time for farmers as we try to navigate what’s ahead with these trade relationships.”
“When we look at this kind of extreme weather and the way that things are moving, that injects a little more risk into our decision making.”
