Progressive Forage asked producers in an online reader poll, "How prepared are you to start spring groundwork?" 

A collective 68% of respondents said they would be ready for planting season immediately or within the next few weeks – 33.3% and 34.8%, respectively.

About 20% have thought about it, but haven't started actively preparing yet, and the remaining 11.6% have not considered, much less prepared anything for planting season yet.  end mark

How prepared are you to start spring groundwork?

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  • I could start tomorrow: 33.3%

  • I'll be ready in the next few weeks: 34.8%

  • I've thought about it, but haven't started actively preparing: 20.3%

  • I know it's coming, but haven't done a thing about it: 11.6%