Have you already filed your taxes? What a dreaded event for most Americans. More than 20% of Americans would rather go without Internet for a year than pay taxes.

There are a couple of wild cards in this planting guessing game. Bankers may be influencing planting decisions. Firming of spring wheat prices could trim corn plantings. Some forecasters are saying April weather may not be that good for corn planting.

Authorities in Iowa know the name Jeremy Lawson. The 42-year-old has never spent more than 11 months behind bars despite a lengthy list of violations. The contractor has well-documented track record of scamming people in six states.