Patches of black are showing through the snow cover in open areas. Producers have been hauling grain prior to road restrictions going into effect. There is concern with the snow cover to the south as it could affect the potential flood situation. Calving is in full swing. Feed supplies are adequate.
Farmers are concerned about a cooler and wetter spring.
They have concerns about higher fuel and fertilizer prices, as well as decisions about which crops to plant. There are a few scattered fields of corn unharvested. With all the snow we have encountered this winter, much of the unharvested corn will not be salvaged. Also, some soybeans fields are unharvested. Local hay sale prices have been creeping upward.