Wet, Cold Weather Delays Spring Planting In Ohio

Ohio farmers are behind schedule in their planting this spring, and they blame the season's cold, wet weather. The National Agricultural Statistics Service says 8 percent of Ohio's corn has been planted as of May 4th, down from the five-year average of 25 percent at this point in time. 3 percent of soybeans have been planted, below the five-year average of 12 percent. The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation says growers like to have corn planted by mid-May, followed quickly by beans. Farmers were behind schedule last spring, but it turned out to be a strong season for crops.