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Warmer temperatures and a drier forecast are pointing to the possibility of more farmers starting to plant across the Midwest this week. As farmers gear up and nail down planting depth, row spacing is also a crucial decision that could impact final yields.

USDA's Crop Progress report shows 3% of the U.S. corn crop is planted as of Sunday, April 9, 2023, which is 1 percentage point ahead of last week and last year.

Farmers will continue to face higher interest and fuel costs down the road. Market experts are advising farmers to get some of their diesel fuel inventory locked in ahead of spring planting.

The deep South is in for some rain, and some states really need it. Meteorologist Andrew Whitmyer has the latest.