Input Security in Times of Crisis

“Locally, we have a lot of ponds and ‘bathtub’ rings to deal with,” says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie.

As of May 3, 51% of the U.S. corn crop is planted. That compares to a five-year average of 39% planted by early May, according to USDA.

When it comes to safety and input security, select suppliers tell farmers to rest assured: product will get to your door.

BBC’s Follow the Food special series will look at how those in the food industry are managing to keep us fed during the pandemic.

The cold front could pose as a risk to newly-planted fields.