For many North Dakota farmers, the heart of the planting season is still ahead. Despite that, Barnes County Extension Agent Alicia Harstad said the fields look good. “The snow is gone, which is nice for April. Sometimes you just never know what April is going to bring.” Recent rains have helped with soil moisture. “We were a little bit drier in the fall, but we did have some rainfall here, so we’re doing all right with moisture.”
