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.

As planting season approaches across Kansas, farmers are beginning to make critical decisions that can impact crop success for the entire year. From soil conditions to seed selection, preparation is key to getting crops off to a strong start.