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Minnesota farmer in “wait-and-see” mode for planting

A farmer in south-central Minnesota hopes to begin planting this week.

Todd Selvik grows corn and soybeans near Waseca.

“I think our plan, we just talked about it this morning, is kind of wait-and-see. The soil temperatures haven’t quite gotten to the right temperature for our corn and soybeans. We talked a little bit about getting some beans in if the weather allows.”

Speaking to Brownfield Monday, he said there are benefits to planting soybeans early.

“In our operation we plant corn and soybeans on the same day when we start planting, so we’ll see. I think this week is going to be pretty touch-and-go (because) we have some rain in the forecast.”

Selvik is also a pork producer and currently serves as president of the Minnesota Pork Board.