Across the Corn Belt, rain showers extend northward from Missouri into the upper Great Lakes region, slowing fieldwork but generally benefiting recently planted corn and soybeans. Meanwhile, warm, dry weather across the eastern Corn Belt is promoting planting activities, as well as corn and soybean germination and early-season growth.
On the Plains, cold air—accompanied by drought-easing rain and snow showers—continues to settle across Montana and portions of neighboring states. Friday morning’s low temperatures fell to 25° or below across the central one-third of Montana.
