Planting season continues for many farmers across the area, as excess rains have slowed down the process to get the final crops in the ground. A wet May has been followed by a rainier start to June that usual.
Knox County Purdue Extension educator Valerie Clingerman says planting progress right now is a mixed bag…
CLINGERMAN :09 oq … GOOD THING
However, as corn and beans and other crops get planted, another is reaching harvest– and that is the area’s wheat crop. Clingerman says a milder than normal end of winter has helped move up the wheat harvest…
CLINGERMAN :12 oq … IN FEBRUARY
As always during planting season, drivers– especially on rural roads– are reminded to watch out for farm equipment int he next few weeks.
