After a strong start to the week, corn and soybean prices trended lower. And as farmers look to get this year’s crop in the ground, analysts want farmers to keep an eye on marketing opportunities during their busiest time of year.

A well-stocked tractor cab sets the stage for a smooth planting season. Beyond good snacks and a solid playlist, a perfectly packed cab kit can reduce a planting frustration or two.

More ears at harvest is the key to higher yield. That requires starting with a picket-fence stand with photocopied plants, achieved by adjusting your planter as conditions change.

While you want to be a doer, you can’t ignore the responsibilities of being a leader, says Bob Milligan, senior consultant at Dairy Strategies and former Cornell University professor. Even in busy times, you must maintain leadership as your priority.