The University of Minnesota explains 5 situations when seed treatments may be necessary for small grains. 

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended May 1 reported 14% of corn crops and 8% of soybeans have been planted.

Imbibitional chilling may occur in corn and soybean seeds if the soil temperature is below 50°F when the seed imbibes, meaning it rapidly takes up water from the soil usually within 24 hours after planting. 

New York strip-tiller Tom Corcoran started farming on his own at age 41 after years of being a hired hand. A decade later, he grows crops on 1,000-plus acres and maintains a bustling sidecar of farm-related businesses, including the popular Instagram page "Some Unique Machines Brought In To Commemorate History," better known by its colorful acronym.