Running Out of Time: Prevent Plant Decisions Mount in Northern Corn Belt

Weather Delays Planting In Some Areas, But Weeds Are On Time

Wet fields have slowed farmers’ planting progress to a snail’s pace in some areas, but that’s had little effect on broadleaf weeds and grasses. Many are growing rapidly in parts of the Midwest.

Running Out of Time: Prevent Plant Decisions Mount in Northern Corn Belt

After the slowest start to planting since 2013, farmers across the Midwest found a window to plant last week. However, farmers in the northern Corn Belt are still struggling, and it's a race against the calendar.

Leadership Learned By Walking In Their Shoes

“I've learned patience—I’ve learned patience with employees, patience with customers. And they have learned patience with me,” Wyatt Smith says.

New Employee Training Sets Strong Roots for Success

Denton Lowe credits the culture at National Ropers Supply for being able to see a weakness and address it with a new approach.