Is Drought Impacting Planting Already? USDA Shows Farmers are Behind in Planting Cotton

USDA's first Crop Progress report of the season revealed cotton farmers are a bit behind with planting this year compared with the five-year average — 4% versus 6%. One meteorologist says drought might be a factor, but cool temperatures could also have an impact on planting progress.

In The Shop: Your High-Tech Planter Might Need these Tweaks

Our grandfathers backed up to their planter, dropped a drawbar pin, hooked up a single hydraulic hose and were ready to plant. Modern planters with high-speed seed meters, hydraulic downforce systems and other high-tech options require a little more effort.

In the U.S., Manure is 'Hot Commodity' Amid Commercial Fertilizer Shortage

Livestock farmers, including those who previously paid to have animal waste removed, have found a fertile side business selling to grain farmers. Equipment companies that make manure spreading equipment are also benefiting.

Weather Watch With AgDay's Meteorologist

There's a mixed bag of weather across the country because of the jet stream right now. Meteorologist Matt Yarosewick is tracking it all.