Cool, wet conditions and frost potential loomed over Northern Plains farmers and ranchers in the last week. Ahead of a weather change, farmers in northern Minnesota made some planting progress. “Spring wheat went into the ground, but it will be a few days before corn and soybean planting picks up,” said Mike Dufault, Channel Field Sales Representative, Bayer Crop Science. In southern Minnesota, farmers are wrapping up corn seeding. “I think many areas are done with corn planting and farmers have moved onto soybeans,” said Dave Nicolai, crops educator, University of Minnesota Extension. “We may be done 20 days earlier than last year. Soil conditions are dry and a rain would be welcome.” In South Dakota, the winter wheat is progressing. “We a had a little bit of a setback a few weeks ago, but the crop is coming back,” said Reid Christopherson, executive director, South Dakota Wheat Commission. “Rain is delaying spring wheat planting in the northeast part of the state. Farmers will be watching the frost potential, too.” Listen to the full Crop Watch segment.