It takes a “that’s farming, buddy!” attitude — and crop insurance helps, too.

Anne Schwagerl, co-owns and operates Prairie Point Farm in Minnesota, where she’s experimenting with new crops.

Drought has made the last few years tough for farmers like Keith Alverson of Chester, South Dakota. But higher corn prices are keeping him optimistic.

Iowa corn and soybean farmer April Hemmes is “at least two and a half weeks” behind due to wet weather.

Availability of french fries depends on the weather in Washington, Oregon and Idaho this spring.