Temperatures and weather conditions in May increase the chance of certain diseases and other things that a farmer may see out in their field. I spoke with Katie Strathman, Kansas Technical Service Representative for BASF about some things she's seen out in the field over the last couple of weeks.

The difference in wheat crops from last year to this year could not only affect the yield numbers, but also the number of weeds farmers will see in the field. I spoke with Mark Lubbers of West Bread about the potential weed pressure for this year.

As planting season moves forward across farm country, growers are already thinking ahead to the diseases that can threaten yield potential later in the summer. One of the biggest concerns for soybean and dry bean producers is white mold — a disease that can cause significant yield losses if conditions are favorable and fields are left untreated.

Year-round E-15 was removed from the Farm Bill and will now go up in the house for a separate vote. U.S. Senator Roger Marshall speaking to a group of media made it clear that his goal is getting year-round E-15 across the finish line.