Dry Northern U.S. Sees Early Planting

Minnesota Farmers Rush to Fields

Todd Neeley
By  Todd Neeley , DTN Staff Reporter
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Raymond, Minnesota, farmer Noah Hultgren took advantage of drought conditions to plant his corn and sugar beets ahead of schedule. Now, the southern Minnesota producer is waiting for rain. (DTN photo by Todd Neeley)
Raymond, Minnesota, farmer Noah Hultgren took advantage of drought conditions to plant his corn and sugar beets ahead of schedule. Now, the southern Minnesota producer is waiting for rain. (DTN photo by Todd Neeley)
Southern Minnesota farmers who took advantage of drought conditions to plant crops earlier than usual now wait for historical spring rains.

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Todd Neeley

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