May 4, 2011

On standby
A tractor sits idly at Mettler Implement next two a water-filled tire track early this week. Tractors across the area are on standby as farmers wait for water-laden fields to dry enough to begin spring planting work. Experts say only warm weather and dry conditions will help get things underway for the 2011 planting season.
PHOTO BY ERIK KAUFMAN

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