Southwest Iowa farmer ahead of schedule

Jeff DeYoung
May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025

planting — Chad Henderson had around 300 acres of soybeans left to plant May 7.
Photo courtesy Chad Henderson

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Jeff DeYoung

MALVERN, Iowa — Chad Henderson had around 300 acres of soybeans left to plant May 7.

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