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As spring slowly rolls across the U.S., forage producers are in various stages of readiness for a predictably hectic planting season, waiting for Mother Nature to give the green light. 

As any farmer worth their salt knows, Mother Nature can be a capricious and sometimes viscious partner when it comes to growing crops and forages.

Regardless of uncertain times and volatile market and commodity prices, when the tractor won't start or the baler goes kaput, there is usually no option except investing in a new one. 

While the COVID-19 craziness has created complications with the supply chain, the farm and ranch labor supply hasn't experienced too many setbacks, according to Progressive Forage readers. 

When most of the U.S. went under quarantine in early March, many spring ag educational meetings, trade shows and conferences were rescheduled, cancelled, or turned into virtual meetings. 

As everyone knows, Mother Nature can be a pretty fickle lady when success or failure hinges on the weather, like planting and harvest season.