Last week۪s USDA crop progress report showed the country was behind on planting, and this week farmers are back on track after making major gains.

In the USDA۪s latest WASDE report, there were some indications about production and price projections. The May 10 report projects wheat supplies for 2017/18 are expected to be down 9 percent compared to 2016/17. Wheat

Helm Agro U.S., Inc. announces the hiring of Charlene Bedal as the company۪s new west coast regional sales manager. In this role, Bedal is responsible for promoting sales of the Helm Agro U.S. crop protection portfolio

AgPro Industry Voices: What are opportunities for retailers and farmers to work together with data management? By Pam Fretwell Ryan Oehler Fort Wayne, Ind. Territory Manager, Ag Leader Technology

How does your business give back to the community? What is the one initiative of which you are most proud? – By Pam Fretwell Nanci Lilja Inver Grove Heights, Minn. President, CHS Foundation Listen here.