Farmers across Michigan and Ohio are voicing their concerns for the struggling planting season and petitioning their state legislators to provide relief. A substantial number of farmers have been impacted by the rainy season, with some opting out of planting for farm insurance and others planting a late crop against the odds of fall frosts.
The ultimate impact of spring floods throughout much of the Midwest and Corn Belt won’t be known until at least harvest time. As a result it’s difficult to assess how it will affect farm equipment sales, but so far, it’s giving a boost to corn prices. One thing known, for sure, is the impact of the flooding is still being felt in many areas.
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There was plenty of technology on display at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., a few weeks ago. Farm Equipment editor Mike Lessiter caught up with Monarch Tractor’s John Issacson and got his take on the top 5 applications in autonomy right now.