Are your fields muddy, dry as a bone, or just right? Are planters rolling? Crops emerging? Share what's happening on your farm — heck, you can even send us a photo — at AgWeb’s Crop Comments.

Farmland in parts of Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska, for example, have seen 30% to 40% year-over-year increases in price. One expert doesn't see any land price weakness in the U.S. but shares how that could change.

AFG plans to build a 500,000-sq.-ft. slaughterhouse near Foristell, Mo, and the county planning and zoning board voted 6-1 to approve the permit. However, opponents of the Green Bay, Wisc.-based beef packer have appealed that decision and an appeal hearing is set for May 24.

Gas and diesel prices are surging once again. Details on the reasons why in today's AgDay Minute.