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An early spring in northern South Dakota

A recent snowstorm has delayed fieldwork and small grains planting in northeast South Dakota.

Market analyst and farmer DuWayne Bosse tells Brownfield…

“We had some small grains get planted, but a very small percentage. Everyone was just getting ready to go,” he says. “Once the fields dry up, I look for farmers to get out and planting to hit really hard. It should be an early spring.”

He says it’s been dry, the moisture is welcome and due to a dry fall, most of the winter wheat will likely struggle as it comes out of dormancy.