Midwest Planting Conditions Expected to Improve

World Weather Inc. predicts the Midwest will see a mix of rain and sunshine during the next two weeks.

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World Weather Inc. predicts the Midwest will see a mix of rain and sunshine during the next two weeks. The forecaster says fieldwork will improve overall and some planting should happen between rain events. The wettest period will occur from Friday to Thursday, May 5, with two rounds of rain predicted. Widespread rain is expected Friday through Sunday and another round May 3-5 before drying out May 6-9.

The Delta and Southeast are predicted to see a few rounds of rain during the next two weeks. World Weather forecasts planting should make progress between the rain events. However, planting could remain sluggish at times in the Delta.

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