![Corn’s up! Local planting is ahead of normal.](http://townsquare.media/site/683/files/2020/05/Cornfield6.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Corn’s up! Local planting is ahead of normal.
Corn's poppin' up! The USDA says Iowa corn farmers have planted 91% of the expected corn crop, almost a month ahead of last year and 2 weeks ahead of the 5-year average.
A May 17th, 2020 shot of a Dubuque County Corn field.
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