Cool weather and costs on farmer’s mind during planting

By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026

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By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today

CUSHING, Iowa — Planting season was over for Joe Putensen May 6.

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