Planting

Not That Different: Planting Time On The Farm And In Town

It wasn't long ago that 'water' left its mark on this tree. This spring, the ground is being prepared for a corn crop, where a jet-ski once roared.

Spring planting is getting underway in South Dakota.

So, if you work on a farm, how do you like it. Dry in the spring, so you can get your planting done? Or wetter, where you have to scramble to get crops in on time.

Farmers might need to plant deeper than usual 1.5-inch depth because of the dryer soil but no deeper than 3 inches.

Seeding of small grains crops in South Dakota remains ahead of last year's pace and the long-term average.

Spring planting is underway in South Dakota. However, another week of warm, dry conditions didn't help soil moisture.

The federal Agriculture Department says South Dakota corn acres are expected to drop ten percent from last year, but soybean acres should match last year's record.

This according to the just released USDA report

The crop and fieldwork report is out for us.