Update From the Field #Plant23: Wayne County, NC

May 05, 2023 02:55 PM

Spring planting is progressing across the country, with corn crop at 26% complete nationwide. As planters continue rolling, we want to turn our attention to North Carolina for an update.

Row crop farmer, Ryan Parks spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on current conditions, how weather is impacting planting, and how it compares to previous seasons.

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