Drier and warmer conditions in the forecast for the Northern Plains have farmers eager to start spring fieldwork. Hazen, North Dakota farmer John Weinand started planting barley on Friday. “We’ve also been working in the fields doing some fertilizer application and tillage,” said Weinand. “The plan is to stick to our same rotation for the most part.” Weinand said winter wheat emergence looks good and there’s plenty of moisture in the ground. “I would expect the winter wheat to be a nice crop, because of the good moisture and the winter survival is excellent.” Other farmers in region may start spring fieldwork in the next few days.
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