Cool, wet weather has kept farmers out of fields

CHAMPAIGN – In a typical year, Scott Bidner would have all his crops planted and growing on his farm north of Champaign.

By Wednesday, Bidner had only three-quarters of his corn and none of his soybeans planted due to a combination of frequent rains, muddy fields and cooler than normal temperatures.

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