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Midwest Farmers Start Planting Amid Uneven Progress

4/23/2025

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Farmers are buzzing with anticipation as planting season kicks off, but progress is uneven across the Midwest. Iowa leads the charge with 18% of crops in the ground, outpacing the 7% average, while Illinois and Indiana struggle to keep up. Meanwhile, grain prices dip amid market jitters and ongoing trade tensions with China, despite robust corn exports.

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Story summary

Farmers are buzzing with anticipation as planting season kicks off, but progress is uneven across the Midwest. Iowa leads the charge with 18% of crops in the ground, outpacing the 7% average, while Illinois and Indiana struggle to keep up. Meanwhile, grain prices dip amid market jitters and ongoing trade tensions with China, despite robust corn exports.