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Update from the Field on #Plant24: Bedford, Iowa

April 29, 2024 01:53 PM

The U.S. spring planting season is pushing forward. As farmers continue making progress in the field, we are turning our attention to Iowa for an update.

Aimee Bissell of Bissell Family Farms spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on planting progress, soil moisture conditions, and how this year compared to previous years.

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