Four out of the top 18 corn-growing states in the United States are on track for planting after a wet March. The states are Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Climatologists and farmers in these states are optimistic about the upcoming planting season due to the abundant precipitation over the last 30 days. There are areas of concern in some of these states due to the heavy rainfall, but farmers and climatologists are not too worried.
In Indiana, nearly all parts of the state reported moisture stress three months ago, but a very wet March and solid precipitation in January and February have resolved the problem. Southeast Indiana is in a good position for the late-April planting season.
In Wisconsin, all eyes are on the snowy northern tip, but farmers and climatologists are optimistic about planting. In Illinois, southern Illinois is currently under watch due to consistent rains in the last three months, but the central part of the state is in good shape for planting.
In summary, although there are areas of concern, the abundant rainfall over the last 30 days in these four states has put the corn planting season on track for success. Farmers are preparing their fields, and climatologists are keeping a cautious eye on areas of concern. The corn planting season is expected to start in mid-April in Ohio, late April in Indiana and Wisconsin, and is already underway in central Illinois.
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