Are we in our next planting window?

Rain last week delayed planting for many.  Some areas I have visited had only 1.4 inches of rain others, from 2.5 to 5 inches.  I am pretty sure the areas that got 5 inches still have some drying time needed.  We worked in West Alton area today.  Sandier soils were good to go.  Soils high in clay were still a bit wet, but looked good on top.  They heavy black clay soils were not fit to work on.  Keep in mind that you pay for compaction many years into the future.

The only field work we saw going on was some spraying.  Most of the spaying was being done with light sprayers behind a 4 wheeler.   I expect to see planters back in the field tomorrow.  Especially on farms where corn is not planted. If the ground works good - go.  If you are churning up mudballs - stop.