Heavy rains ease drought in some U.S. crop regions but cause flooding and planting delays in others.

In March, beneficial rainfall reduced drought in US corn and soybean regions but left cotton and hay areas still struggling. Missouri Bootheel farmers, like Rance Daniels, face flooding from 10.5-14 inches of rain, putting rice crops at risk. Minnesota and Southern Illinois also report delays in spring planting due to excessive wet conditions, impacting various crops and potentially future yields.