Jay Hofland
Jay Hofland - O'Brien County
Northwest Iowa
“I got done planting yesterday. We had 2.5 inches of rain spread out over the last couple of weeks so that slowed us down,” Hofland said May 18. Tiles are running again. “We should have enough moisture to get us into June now.” Early-planted beans are emerging, and corn is showing two to three leaves. Postemergence herbicide applications could happen around Memorial Day.”

Joe Roberts
Joe Roberts - Wright County
North Central Iowa
““Just starting to get back at it again” after nearly 3 inches of rain fell over four days, Roberts said May 18. Most of the corn is planted ...