“It’s really set us back": How have recent weather trends impacted #Plant25’s progress?

“A wild six weeks!”

Spring planting is quickly progressing with more than half of the nation’s corn crop already emerged. However, active weather trends have many wondering about the potential impact moving forward.

George Baird, with the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about precipitation’s impact on crops, farmer morale, and planting progress.

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