Spring planting is starting to gain traction across parts of the Corn Belt, but progress remains uneven as weather continues to dictate fieldwork.
Producers in drier areas are beginning to move quickly, taking advantage of short windows to get seed in the ground. Meanwhile, other regions remain sidelined by wet conditions and repeated storm systems.
Agronomists say timing will be critical over the next couple of weeks, as farmers balance soil conditions with the calendar.
The stop and go pattern is expected to continue, with more rain chances in the forecast for key growing areas.