Mixed Bag on Planting Progress
From Keeping It Independent by Wyffels Hybrids
April 27, 2026 · 17 min · Episode 88
About this episode
The episode discusses planting progress and weather conditions affecting agriculture in the Central Corn Belt.
Planting is rolling across the Central Corn Belt! Some regions got off to hot starts, while others are still fighting wet conditions. From excellent conditions in parts of Minnesota to challenges in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, the weather is playing a significant role this season. In this episode, the Wyffels agronomy team discusses planting progress across Wyffels Country, peeks at the extended forecast, and highlights the Wyffels GDU calculator. Remember, it’s still early, and patience is crucial. Late planting doesn’t mean disaster. There's still time for strong yields! Links discussed in this episode: Wyffels Hybrids Planting Progress Report Wyffels Hybrids GDU Calculator National Weather Service Iowa State University - Iowa Environmental Mesonet Between The Rows® - Optimize Plantability We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ► Let’s Connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybrids X: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybrids Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/ LinkedIn…
People in this episode
Host: Wyffels Hybrids
Topics covered
- planting progress
- weather conditions
- agronomy
- crop yields
- GDU calculator
Keywords
- planting
- weather
- agronomy
- GDU calculator
- crop yields
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Weather Service, Iowa State University - Iowa Environmental Mesonet
Books & works: Between The Rows® - Optimize Plantability
Places: Central Corn Belt, Minnesota, northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin
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