As spring weather starts to settle in, a Missouri farmer says his ideal corn planting date is only a month away.

“My perfect date is April 20th through the 25th. That is when I really like to plant corn, so that is what we are shooting for.”

Gary Porter, who farms near Mercer along the Missouri/Iowa state line, tells Brownfield they have been a little on the dry side, but a couple of recent snow and rain events have helped.

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