Machinery has been running non-stop in the area this past week as farmers tackled a variety of tasks, including tillage, spraying and planting. Some focused solely on beans, others finished their bean planting, while a few managed to plant both corn and beans. Windy conditions created challenges for spraying, but despite this, it appears a significant number of acres were covered in a short time. On Sunday, the region received about 0.6 to 1 inch of rain. Although it’s still early in the season, many farmers took advantage of the excellent soil conditions to maximize this prime planting window.