Update From The Field on #Plant25: Wilson County, Texas

“It’s drier than normal, but it’s been this dry before!”

Spring planting is pushing forward with 12% of corn in the ground nationwide.

President of the Texas Farm Bureau Russell Boening spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander on current conditions in the state, planting progress, and how this year compares to previous years.

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