About this episode
The episode discusses the early progress of corn and soybean planting in the Midwest, featuring updates from various agricultural experts.
Corn and soybean planting is still ahead of schedule in much of the Midwest in early May, according to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. FarmWeek Crop Watcher Ryan Frieders gives an update from DeKalb County. Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork Producers, promotes Bacon Day in Springfield. Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Lance Tarchione joins the program to discuss planting season, outlook for the crop and one of the "wettest Aprils in history." Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.
People in this episode
Guests: Ryan Frieders, Jennifer Tirey, Lance Tarchione
Topics covered
- corn planting
- soybean planting
- weather forecast
- agriculture news
- crop update
- Bacon Day
Keywords
- corn planting
- soybean planting
- USDA
- weather forecast
- Bacon Day
- agriculture
- crop update
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Illinois Pork Producers
Places: DeKalb County, Springfield
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