But prolonged wet weather and plentiful snow, some yet to melt, has probably put planting 10 days or so behind, Pray said. But that s not a problem. Pray said he predicts he ll be planting about April 25. Of course, too much more rain could delay things further. After a point, it becomes too late to plant.
Most plants require a certain number of growing days at warm enough temperatures.
Corn and oats must be planted by May 15, said Donald LaPierre, executive director for the USDA in Clinton and Essex counties. Local grain must go in by May 15. After that, there s a loss of one bushel per acre for every day you re late. In others words, the planting window can shift, but it still needs to remain open the minimum amount. Animal husbandry will also be affected by the weather, she said.